informal
—used as a nickname for New Orleans
Jazz may have been born in NOLA at the turn of the century, but by the 1950s, the music of choice in New Orleans was rhythm & blues.—
B. Getz
B. GetzAfter earning his degree from the Culinary Institute of New Orleans, [Chef Michael] Magee went on to work with top tier NOLA chefs including James Corwell, John Besh and Michael Gulotta.—Lori Fredrich
Lori FredrichExamples of NOLA in a Sentence
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The spinoff, titled NOLA King, was first teased in 2024 by Tulsa King executive producer Terence Winter, and Jackson became attached to the project in June 2025.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Nov. 2025
Located in the Lower Garden District, this exquisite Airbnb is within walking distance of NOLA must-sees, including the French Quarter, Superdome, and Arts District.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 25 Nov. 2025
In a warm, festive setting inspired by their real holiday traditions, each woman brings a piece of her world to the table, from NOLA flavors to Afro-Latin sweets and playful seasonal treats.
—Essence, 25 Nov. 2025
Following his Tulsa King debut, Jackson is set to star in a spinoff, NOLA King, as Paramount confirmed in July 2025.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 23 Nov. 2025
In the comments of that post, Deven Schruff, a NOLA locations manager whose recent credits include Sinners and Your Honor, also confirmed that McEvoy had died.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
Such was the case for Dakar NOLA's chef Serigne Mbaye, who spent nearly a decade cooking French food—in culinary school and French restaurants, including Atelier Crenn (number 46)—before embracing his roots.
—Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Sep. 2025
Residents who first left NOLA for Houston and Nashville and Atlanta as refugees decided to stay gone.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Boats are on the scene amid the search for him, per NOLA News.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
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Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Nov. 2025
Located in the Lower Garden District, this exquisite Airbnb is within walking distance of NOLA must-sees, including the French Quarter, Superdome, and Arts District.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 25 Nov. 2025
In a warm, festive setting inspired by their real holiday traditions, each woman brings a piece of her world to the table, from NOLA flavors to Afro-Latin sweets and playful seasonal treats.
—Essence, 25 Nov. 2025
Following his Tulsa King debut, Jackson is set to star in a spinoff, NOLA King, as Paramount confirmed in July 2025.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 23 Nov. 2025
In the comments of that post, Deven Schruff, a NOLA locations manager whose recent credits include Sinners and Your Honor, also confirmed that McEvoy had died.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
Such was the case for Dakar NOLA's chef Serigne Mbaye, who spent nearly a decade cooking French food—in culinary school and French restaurants, including Atelier Crenn (number 46)—before embracing his roots.
—Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Sep. 2025
Residents who first left NOLA for Houston and Nashville and Atlanta as refugees decided to stay gone.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Boats are on the scene amid the search for him, per NOLA News.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
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“NOLA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/NOLA. Accessed 6 Dec. 2025.
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