New Orleans

American  

[awr-lee-uhnz, awr-leenz, awr-luhnz] / ˈɔr li ənz, ɔrˈlinz, ˈɔr lənz /

noun

1. a seaport in SE Louisiana, on the Mississippi: British defeated (1815) by Americans under Andrew Jackson.

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New Orleans British  

/ -lənz, ˈɔːliːənz, ɔːˈliːnz /

noun

1. a port in SE Louisiana, on the Mississippi River, about 172 km (107 miles) from the sea: the largest city in the state and the second most important port in the US; founded by the French in 1718; belonged to Spain (1763–1803). It is largely below sea level, built around the Vieux Carré (French quarter); famous for its annual Mardi Gras festival and for its part in the history of jazz; a major commercial, industrial, and transportation centre. Pop: 469 032 (2003 est)

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New Orleans Cultural  

1. Port city in southeastern Louisiana.

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Jazz originated in the late nineteenth century among black musicians of New Orleans.

In the Battle of New Orleans (1815), Andrew Jackson, not having yet received word that the Treaty of Ghent had ended the War of 1812, repulsed the British assault on the city.

Dominated by Creole culture, which stemmed from the French settlers of the southern United States.

Mardi Gras is celebrated there each year.

Other Word Forms

• New Orleanian noun

Example Sentences

Protests are also taking place in cities outside Minneapolis, with gatherings expected in New Orleans, Miami, Seattle and New York City.

From BBC

On Dec. 21, the New York Times ran a piece on a Democratic Socialists of America convention in a New Orleans Hilton.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s a good time to catch Carolina, however, as the Panthers finished with three losses in four games, falling to New Orleans, Seattle and Tampa Bay.

From Los Angeles Times

The Lakers hope he can be available for at least one of their upcoming road games, Redick said, against New Orleans on Tuesday or in San Antonio on Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times

Redick said Vincent will not play Sunday against the Grizzlies, but the hope is that he can play either at New Orleans on Tuesday or at San Antonio on Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times