Alabama
American Library Association
ˌä-(ˌ)lä 
ˌä-lə,
ˌa-lə
variants
or less commonly a la
: in the manner of
walking with a swagger à la John Wayne
Examples of ala in a Sentence
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Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 4 July 2025
Expect an a la carte menu of brunch favorites, mimosas, bloody marys and more.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Staging-wise, this is a tour that resists the modern superstar temptation to make each song into its own separate production number, a la Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Halsey, et al.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 27 June 2025
The interior of the restaurant will also be available for a la carte dining, with some seats offering views of the Pacific.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 26 June 2025
That space will offer champagne on arrival, local food items and a la carte dining, the airline said.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 25 June 2025
There’s no disagreement here, but there is disagreement with the presentation a la Chapter Six.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
The sandwich and fries are available in a meal or a la carte, Wendy's said in the news release.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 18 June 2025
If the Knicks are building around Karl-Anthony Towns, extending Robinson as a defensive anchor a la Rudy Gobert could be their best shot at keeping the interior intact.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 7 June 2025
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Preposition
Olla Cocina: The $40 three-course menu offers choices such as Camarones a la Diabla, Taco Platter and Roasted Cauliflower Enchiladas.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 4 July 2025
Expect an a la carte menu of brunch favorites, mimosas, bloody marys and more.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Staging-wise, this is a tour that resists the modern superstar temptation to make each song into its own separate production number, a la Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Halsey, et al.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 27 June 2025
The interior of the restaurant will also be available for a la carte dining, with some seats offering views of the Pacific.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 26 June 2025
That space will offer champagne on arrival, local food items and a la carte dining, the airline said.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 25 June 2025
There’s no disagreement here, but there is disagreement with the presentation a la Chapter Six.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
The sandwich and fries are available in a meal or a la carte, Wendy's said in the news release.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 18 June 2025
If the Knicks are building around Karl-Anthony Towns, extending Robinson as a defensive anchor a la Rudy Gobert could be their best shot at keeping the interior intact.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 7 June 2025
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“Ala.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ala. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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alanine; alanyl
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