Alabama
American Library Association
ˌä-(ˌ)lä 
ˌä-lə,
ˌa-lə
variants
or less commonly a la
: in the manner of
speaking with a passion à la Martin Luther King, Jr.
Examples of ala in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 26 Feb. 2026
Food and drinks are available a la carte.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
In addition, there will be seasonal vegetables and classic ice cream sundaes available to add to the meal a la carte.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2026
While the fries are a la carte, every burger does come with a half pickle that might just sub for a side for some.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
While cheaper standard fare often includes complimentary services, a la carte extras can add up.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Same goes for the fiber optic cables needed to quickly transmit data in AI data centers (a la Corning ).
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
The a la carte prices for individual dishes are stratospheric, but an eight-course tasting menu ensures a memorable gastronomic experience, especially the to-die-for desserts.
—John Brunton, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
Its $55 four-course dinner features braised short rib with polenta and spicy a la vodka rigatoni as entrees and a passionfruit beignet and Nutella cake as desserts.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
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Preposition
The split and spin a la NBCUniversal and Versant, which would also send the Turner assets to a Discovery Global standalone company, remains on track as the boards of directors and shareholders sort this mess out.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 26 Feb. 2026
Food and drinks are available a la carte.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
In addition, there will be seasonal vegetables and classic ice cream sundaes available to add to the meal a la carte.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2026
While the fries are a la carte, every burger does come with a half pickle that might just sub for a side for some.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
While cheaper standard fare often includes complimentary services, a la carte extras can add up.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Same goes for the fiber optic cables needed to quickly transmit data in AI data centers (a la Corning ).
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
The a la carte prices for individual dishes are stratospheric, but an eight-course tasting menu ensures a memorable gastronomic experience, especially the to-die-for desserts.
—John Brunton, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
Its $55 four-course dinner features braised short rib with polenta and spicy a la vodka rigatoni as entrees and a passionfruit beignet and Nutella cake as desserts.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Ala.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ala. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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