Lakshmi
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Lakshmi
from Sanskrit Lāksmi, literally: wealth, splendour
Example Sentences
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But when longtime host Padma Lakshmi stepped down, Kish received an unexpected opportunity to return to the culinary competition by stepping up as its new host, a role she assumed in 2024.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026
Ms. Lakshmi serves it on a bed of traditional Southern cheesy grits and suggests chowchow pickles, an old-time relish, as a side.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2025
The attack on Lakshmi took place on the night of 24 June 2017, according to the court order seen by the BBC.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2025
Speaking to the BBC, Lakshmi said "Vijay's story is important not just for south Indian food but also as a story of someone who grew up with humble means and cooked with limited resources."
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2025
He found him again at prayer in the temple of Vishnu, where he related to him stories about Vishnu and Lakshmi.
From "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse
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