na
adverb
no.
na
1 American
[nah, nuh]
/ nɑ, nə /
Na
2
American
Symbol, Chemistry.
NA
3
American
abbreviation
-
not applicable. Also n/a
-
not available.
n/a
4
American
abbreviation
-
no account.
-
not applicable. Also NA
-
not available.
N.A.
5
American
NA
1
British
abbreviation
-
North America
-
Netherlands Antilles (international car registration)
Na
2
British
symbol
na
3
British
/ nɑː /
determiner
na
4
British
abbreviation
n/a
5
British
abbreviation
Etymology
Origin of na1
before 900; Middle English (north and Scots); in part representing Old English nā ( n ( e ) not, nor + ā ever; cf. ay 1); in part variant of ne; cf. no 1
Origin of Na2
From the New Latin word natrium
Example Sentences
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Book a ride with Cavalos na Areia, whose guided excursions also traverse pine forests and rice fields before arriving at the beach.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Kate Nash performs at The Mac in Belfast on 6 August as part of the fringe programme for the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
Details of all Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann events can be found here, external.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
"Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann presents a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the Irish language as a living, vibrant part of our city and our shared cultural heritage," the lord mayor said.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
“Nwanne di na mba,” Richard said, enigmatically, hoping that he had not mixed things up and that the proverb meant that one’s brother could come from a different land.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
The keyboardist, Kwang, shouted for people to flee - and within seconds a fierce blaze tore through Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao, in the city's vibrant Chatuchak district.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao, like many bars and pubs along the same street, was popular with locals.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
An AFP journalist saw several body bags on the ground outside the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao bar and restaurant early Monday morning, while dozens of emergency service workers thronged the scene.
From Barron's ● Jul. 12, 2026
Na, who began trading stocks only this year, estimated that more than 80% of people in her social circle are actively investing, as well as all of her co-workers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
“We have this talent show we’re doing next weekend, and we decided to do a dance routine with ‘Dil Na Diya.’”
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
“While near-term sentiment will almost certainly be dictated by oil, we also flag underlying risk of the NA consumer to Europe, depending on how long the conflict lasts,” Chaiken wrote.
From Barron's ● Apr. 8, 2026
Luis Massiani, Webster’s president and operating chief, would be operating chief of both Santander Holdings USA and Santander Bank NA.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 2026
Munetaka Murakami, 25, 1B/3B, NA, NA: Enthusiasm for the most anticipated position player to come out of Japan in years was slightly dampened after he had arthroscopic elbow surgery and an oblique injury in 2025.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2025
But overall volumes for beverages declined 1% — including a 12th straight quarter in which NA beverage volume fell — and volumes for convenient foods also declined 1%.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2025
The objective must not have a higher NA than 1.0, consequently immersion lenses must be fitted with an internal stop to cut down the aperture.
From The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged. by J. W. H. (John William Henry) Eyre
Lee Jung-Hoo, 25, OF, n/a, n/a: Lee, who bats left-handed and throws right-handed, is an acclaimed hitter in South Korea, slashing .340/.407/.491 over nearly 4,000 at-bats in six seasons.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 8, 2023
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, 24, RHP, n/a, n/a: Yamamoto was absolutely dominant last season in Nippon Professional Baseball, posting a 1.16 earned-run average over 179 innings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 8, 2023
These lists even differentiate between n/a beers, noting wheat, craft, German, lager, IPA and stout options.
From Salon ● Nov. 11, 2022
In a pinch you can skip the n/a sparkling wine and go straight to bubbly water.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2022
Bought as one for the future. n/a Matej Vydra Free, 0 minutes played On a season-long loan at Reading. n/a West Bromwich Albion Total outlay £29m.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 17, 2015
The company plans to open a new office for Revolut Bank, N.A. in Connecticut as it awaits a license.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026
Wells Fargo Investment Institute Inc. is a registered investment adviser and wholly owned subsidiary of Wells Fargo Bank N.A., a bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 8, 2026
SoFiUSD is issued by SoFi Bank, N.A., a national depository institution regulated by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
From Barron's ● Dec. 18, 2025
In early March, a private bank SoFi N.A. filed a separate lawsuit seeking to overturn the latest extension of the payment pause.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 13, 2023
George, the soul of Brook Farm, 108; at Fourier festival, 226;his description of the N.A.
From History of American Socialisms by John Humphrey Noyes
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