Rasta
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Rasta
By shortening
Example Sentences
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A Polaris ticket includes priority boarding and baggage check, onboard amenities from Therabody and Saks Fifth Avenue and in-lounge shower suites, said United spokesperson Anoushah Rasta.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2025
The white walls and beams were scrawled with notes from guests: “© this island,” “The Rasta was here” and “Order the ribs.”
From Washington Post • Aug. 18, 2022
According to a now-outdated Postmates menu, Flavor Crazy sold Caribbean-infused soul food dishes, such as "flavor-crazy wings," macaroni and cheese, "Rasta Pasta," snapper and seafood rice.
From Salon • Jul. 22, 2022
Ms Farrell said the officers should have respected her religion, which states that Rasta women should dress modestly, and given her appropriate clothing.
From BBC • Feb. 1, 2022
It was a Rasta cap: the one Grover always wore.
From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan
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