plural Lao or Laos
ˈlau̇z 
1
: a member of a Buddhist people living in Laos and adjacent parts of northeastern Thailand
2
: the Tai language of the Lao people
Lao
adjective
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It all gets topped off by the Minnesota Lao Brat, a Lao-style bratwurst topped with pickled cabbage and carrot slaw, sour and spicy sauce, chicharrones, mint and Thai basil served on a brioche bun.
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Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Since then 9-year-old Addie Lao has become the bill’s most visible advocate, appearing in social media videos, news interviews and legislative hearings.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2025
For example, a student services specialist for Asian American students could speak Hmong and Lao as well as English, the website said.
—Cleo Krejci, jsonline.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Zheng and fellow student Kathy Lao is staying with Mark and Amy Titre in South Elgin.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
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Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Since then 9-year-old Addie Lao has become the bill’s most visible advocate, appearing in social media videos, news interviews and legislative hearings.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2025
For example, a student services specialist for Asian American students could speak Hmong and Lao as well as English, the website said.
—Cleo Krejci, jsonline.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Zheng and fellow student Kathy Lao is staying with Mark and Amy Titre in South Elgin.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
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“Lao.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lao. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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Lao
noun
plural Lao or Laos
1
: a member of a people living in Laos and northeastern Thailand
2
: the language of the Lao people which is closely related to Thai
Lao
adjective
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