Laotian
noun
Lao·tian
lā-ˈō-shən 
ˈlau̇-shən
ˈlau̇-shən
1
: a native or inhabitant of Laos
also
: lao sense 1
2
Laotian
adjective
Examples of Laotian in a Sentence
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Asian cuisines have proliferated in recent years, with everything from Laotian to Indian cuisines taking up more and more real estate.
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Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Remember, the Laotian Civil War and the HMong involvement on behalf of America wasn’t a formal, official engagement.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
According to the lawyers, Laotian, Vietnamese and Philippine immigrants are at risk of removal.
—Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 7 May 2025
Among Asian American youth aged 15 to 19 years old, suicide rates are highest among Korean, Vietnamese, and particularly Southeast Asian youths such as Cambodian, Hmong, Laotian, et cetera.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Then there is the growing dominance of omakase and excellent pizza, plus the appearance of restaurants serving Laotian, Uyghur, Caribbean, Syrian, fine-dining Central American and many other world cuisines.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Thai plus Laotian equals something special at Padaek in Arlington
Ceibo is a neighborhood draw that deploys a few fine-dining tricks, like sending out a gift from the kitchen once you’re seated.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 24 Nov. 2023
For superb Laotian and other Southeast Asian food, go to Lao Lane Xang or Lao Lane Xang 2, which are across the street from each other.
—R.o. Kwon, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Nov. 2023
While nearly 75% of Taiwanese Americans have a bachelor’s degree, the number is less than 20% for those who are Hmong, Cambodian, or Laotian.
—Usha Lee McFarling, STAT, 21 Nov. 2023
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Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Remember, the Laotian Civil War and the HMong involvement on behalf of America wasn’t a formal, official engagement.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
According to the lawyers, Laotian, Vietnamese and Philippine immigrants are at risk of removal.
—Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 7 May 2025
Among Asian American youth aged 15 to 19 years old, suicide rates are highest among Korean, Vietnamese, and particularly Southeast Asian youths such as Cambodian, Hmong, Laotian, et cetera.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Then there is the growing dominance of omakase and excellent pizza, plus the appearance of restaurants serving Laotian, Uyghur, Caribbean, Syrian, fine-dining Central American and many other world cuisines.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Thai plus Laotian equals something special at Padaek in Arlington
Ceibo is a neighborhood draw that deploys a few fine-dining tricks, like sending out a gift from the kitchen once you’re seated.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 24 Nov. 2023
For superb Laotian and other Southeast Asian food, go to Lao Lane Xang or Lao Lane Xang 2, which are across the street from each other.
—R.o. Kwon, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Nov. 2023
While nearly 75% of Taiwanese Americans have a bachelor’s degree, the number is less than 20% for those who are Hmong, Cambodian, or Laotian.
—Usha Lee McFarling, STAT, 21 Nov. 2023
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“Laotian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Laotian. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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Laotian
noun
Lao·tian
lā-ˈō-shən
ˈlau̇-shən
ˈlau̇-shən
1
: a person born or living in Laos
also
: lao sense 1
2
Laotian
adjective
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