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• laura
  laura

  noun

  a monastery consisting formerly of a group of cells or huts for monks who met together for meals and worship.
• Laura
  Laura

  noun

  a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “laurel.”

laura

¹ American  

[lahv-rah, lah-vruh] / ˈlɑv rɑ, ˈlɑ vrə /

noun

Greek Orthodox Church.

1. a monastery consisting formerly of a group of cells or huts for monks who met together for meals and worship.

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Laura ² American  

[lawr-uh] / ˈlɔr ə /

noun

1. a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “laurel.”

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Etymology

Origin of laura

1720–30; < Medieval Greek laúra ( Greek: lane, passage)

Example Sentences

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laura Laura

If she makes up her mind to a thing—— laura.

From Possession A Peep-Show in Paradise by Laurence Housman

It was his wife who was the—— She isn't here: and I don't think he wants her. laura.

From Possession A Peep-Show in Paradise by Laurence Housman

Oh well, we all have our little ways, Laura. laura.

From Possession A Peep-Show in Paradise by Laurence Housman

When we shared our dear Mother's things between us, didn't Martha have it? laura.

From Possession A Peep-Show in Paradise by Laurence Housman

I thought you were my widow, my dear. laura.

From Possession A Peep-Show in Paradise by Laurence Housman

It has already been called the “novel of the decade”—and it lives up to the hype, according to Slate critic Laura Miller.

From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2026

Reynolds, speaking to the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, condemned the protest.

From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026

"I'm very worried," demonstrator Laura Saalfeld told AFP.

From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026

“We heard loud and clear how outraged the community was that they were unaware that Goodland Guns was able to do this without a public process,” Supervisor Laura Capps said in an email.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

Laura Friendly shoved her hands deep into her coat pockets.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty