laura
noun
a monastery consisting formerly of a group of cells or huts for monks who met together for meals and worship.
laura
1 American
[lahv-r ah, lah-vruh]
/ ˈlɑv rɑ, ˈlɑ vrə /
noun
Greek Orthodox Church.
Laura
2
American
[lawr-uh]
/ ˈlɔr ə /
noun
Etymology
Origin of laura
1720–30; < Medieval Greek laúra ( Greek: lane, passage)
Example Sentences
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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
So now we shall be all together again. laura.
From Possession A Peep-Show in Paradise by Laurence Housman
Hannah has lighted a fire in your room. laura.
From Possession A Peep-Show in Paradise by Laurence Housman
So now I can always taste it. laura.
From Possession A Peep-Show in Paradise by Laurence Housman
Nay, maid, content thee; Thou followest not this stranger. laura.
From The Legendary and Poetical Remains of John Roby author of 'Traditions of Lancashire', with a sketch of his literary life and character by John Roby
How did Laura feel about the NHS picking up the cost of fixing her cheap surgery?
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
In the days after, Laura was communicating with her doctor from Faceland and, on several occasions, she offered to fly back for assessment.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
The BBC's Laura Bicker is in Inner Mongolia where dozens of Chinese data centres are being built, as the country aims to lead the world in artificial intelligence.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
Laura Miller writes that Hollywood, Ending is potent “enough to make you wonder why anyone ever thought his earlier books were just for kids.”
From Slate ● Sep. 21, 2026
They walked into the arena and found Laura Friendly standing in the middle of the basketball court alone.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
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