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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When we shared our dear Mother's things between us, didn't Martha have it? laura.
From Possession A Peep-Show in Paradise by Housman, Laurence
He didn't ever live here, you know. laura.
From Possession A Peep-Show in Paradise by Housman, Laurence
You mustn't try to touch her, or she goes. laura.
From Possession A Peep-Show in Paradise by Housman, Laurence
He was not Dean in my day. laura.
From Possession A Peep-Show in Paradise by Housman, Laurence
I told her you were coming, so I daresay she will look in. laura.
From Possession A Peep-Show in Paradise by Housman, Laurence
While it appears the network formed around 2021, the FBI became increasingly aware of the growing threat around 2022 and has seen a sharp rise in cases since then, according to agency spokesperson Laura Eimiller.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
Laura, a full-time carer for her husband and children, said: "You don't get any help, and this is the only place we come to for help."
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
"The person may be returned all the same, it's just that this procedure requires basic guarantees", said human rights lawyer Laura Maria Medina Ferreras, adding that in her view these must "always" be respected.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
Laura Mora and Carlos Moreno direct the show’s last eight episodes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
“That’s my other mom. Laura I call Mom. And Miriam I call Mim. It’s a little confusing, I know.”
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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