lat
noun
a former silver coin of Latvia, equal to 100 santimi.
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lat
1 American
[laht]
/ lɑt /
noun
plural
lats, lati
lat
2
American
[lat]
/ læt /
noun
Informal.
lât
3
American
[laht]
/ lɑt /
noun
Architecture.
lat.
4
American
abbreviation
Lat.
5
American
abbreviation
Lat.
1
British
abbreviation
lat.
2
British
abbreviation
Etymology
Origin of lat1
1920–25; < Latvian lats, equivalent to Lat ( vija ) Latvia + -s nominative singular noun ending
Origin of lat2
By shortening
Origin of lât3
First recorded in 1790–1800, lât is from the Hindi word lāṭ, lāṭh
Example Sentences
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McVay told reporters that Williams sustained an injury similar to a lat strain against the Jaguars and might not play against the Saints.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2025
Fellow reliever Gregory Santos has a lat injury that has kept him out all year as well.
From Seattle Times • May 16, 2024
When Hancock went on the injured list last season, the Mariners tried to investigate what was causing the strain to the lat.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 21, 2024
It included a lat pull-down, chest press, leg extensions, and cable-curl bar.
From Slate • Jul. 29, 2023
She wondered about his lat workouts and his all-cash payments.
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
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