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
Examples of Lao in a Sentence
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On this last visit, there were packs of Buldak kimchi spicy chicken ramen for $1.49 (at Walmart, a five-pack is going for $15.95) and jars of Lao Gan Ma spicy chili crisp for $3.49.
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Chang, in his podcast, explained the backstory behind Momofuku’s chili crunch, citing the brand Lao Gan Ma, known for its spicy chili crisp sauce, as one of the original inspirations for the product, in addition to other sauces including ssamjang and salsa macha.
—Rachel Askinasi, NBC News, 15 Apr. 2024
The spicy condiment, made by cooking chiles, spices and peppercorns in oil, was bottled by Lao Gan Ma in 1997, according to Allrecipes.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
The species was discovered in Y Ty Commune, in Lao Cai Province, Vietnam, in the northwestern region of the country.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2024
And this time around in Beijing, Yellen ate at Lao Chuan Ban, a popular Sichuan restaurant.
—Fatima Hussein, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2024
Though their plan goes sideways, Lao She and Judge Dee form a bond that carries them into the murder investigation of Ma Ze Ren, a Chinese national and shop owner who served with the Chinese Labour Corps in France during WWI.
—Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
Its owners have shifted their attention to their newest venture, Pha Khao Lao Cuisine inside Monarch Market food hall.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2024
So far, Luc’s bent-toed gecko has only been found at one site in Lao Cai Province, the study said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2024
Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Chang, in his podcast, explained the backstory behind Momofuku’s chili crunch, citing the brand Lao Gan Ma, known for its spicy chili crisp sauce, as one of the original inspirations for the product, in addition to other sauces including ssamjang and salsa macha.
—Rachel Askinasi, NBC News, 15 Apr. 2024
The spicy condiment, made by cooking chiles, spices and peppercorns in oil, was bottled by Lao Gan Ma in 1997, according to Allrecipes.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
The species was discovered in Y Ty Commune, in Lao Cai Province, Vietnam, in the northwestern region of the country.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2024
And this time around in Beijing, Yellen ate at Lao Chuan Ban, a popular Sichuan restaurant.
—Fatima Hussein, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2024
Though their plan goes sideways, Lao She and Judge Dee form a bond that carries them into the murder investigation of Ma Ze Ren, a Chinese national and shop owner who served with the Chinese Labour Corps in France during WWI.
—Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
Its owners have shifted their attention to their newest venture, Pha Khao Lao Cuisine inside Monarch Market food hall.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2024
So far, Luc’s bent-toed gecko has only been found at one site in Lao Cai Province, the study said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2024
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“Lao.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lao. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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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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