WA

¹ American  

abbreviation

1. Washington (approved especially for use with zip code).

2. Banking. withholding agent.

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wa' ² American  

[waw, wah] / wɔ, wɑ /

noun

Scot.

1. wall.

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W.A. ³ American  

abbreviation

1. West Africa.

2. Western Australia.

3. Marine Insurance. with average.

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WA British  

abbreviation

1. Washington (state)

2. Western Australia

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Example Sentences

A puzzling fossil from the Late Devonian Gogo Formation in WA has now been examined using advanced imaging techniques such as CT scanning and computed tomography.

From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2026

The biggest power plant in Texas, WA Parish near Thompsons, Texas, emitted 49% more sulfur dioxide last year, or 36,000 tons—more than all but six states that year, according to NRDC’s analysis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Washington state has instituted a basic long-term-care insurance program, the WA Cares Fund.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 9, 2026

"I thank the work of the WA Police in quickly identifying this individual and acting immediately."

From Barron's • Dec. 25, 2025

Right on that ground, at the cross between East Morris Road and WA 27.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti