La Salle

American  

[luh sal, la sal] / lə ˈsæl, la ˈsal /

noun

1. (René) Robert Cavelier Sieur de, 1643–87, French explorer of North America.

2. a city in S Quebec, in E Canada: suburb of Montreal.

3. a city in N Illinois.

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La Salle ¹ British  

/ lə ˈsæl /

noun

1. a city in SE Canada, in Quebec: a S suburb of Montreal. Pop (with Émard): 100 327 (2006)

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La Salle ² British  

/ la sal /

noun

1. Sieur Robert Cavelier de (rɔbɛr kavəlje də). 1643–87, French explorer and fur trader in North America; founder of Louisiana (1682)

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Example Sentences

He played solidly on Wednesday to finish behind winner Drue Sanchez, of De La Salle, who shot a 66.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The last time he got a chance to shine was in the National Classic when he pitched 6⅔ innings against De La Salle and struck out 10.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Bishop Amat 9, La Salle 8: A bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the ninth inning won it for Bishop Amat.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

With two outs in the top of the seventh inning Sam Lakey hits a home run to give De La Salle 1-0 lead over Notre Dame.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

He took classes anywhere he could find them—back at La Salle, at Temple, at Philadelphia’s University of the Arts.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove