liza
noun
a mullet, Mugil liza, found chiefly in the tropical Atlantic Ocean.
liza
1 American
[lahy-zuh]
/ ˈlaɪ zə /
noun
Liza
2
American
[lahy-zuh]
/ ˈlaɪ zə /
noun
Etymology
Origin of liza
1830–40, < Spanish
Example Sentences
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"The first thing I noticed was the whiteness of everything," said Liza Zorn, a German tourist who visited Ashgabat.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
That is why it might be one of the few retailers that could get away with closing fitting rooms, said retail consultant Liza Amlani, principal of Retail Strategy Group.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
White’s Miss Liza Jane takes the Pantages audience to church in her numbers.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 30, 2026
The King was presented with the badge by Blue Peter presenter Joel Mawhinney, and the foundation's sustainable food systems curriculum manager, Liza Kengran.
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2026
Stella remembered how proud folks had been last year when Liza Twitty had left for college in Atlanta.
From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper
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