New Orleans
geographical name
New Or·leans
ˈȯr-lē-ənz 
ˈȯr-lənz
ˈȯr-lənz
ˈȯrl-yənz,
(ˌ)ȯr-ˈlēnz
city and port in southeastern Louisiana between Lake Pontchartrain and the Mississippi River population 343,829
Note: New Orleans is a major tourist destination noted for its annual Mardi Gras festivities.
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“New Orleans.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/New%20Orleans. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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