Alabama
American Library Association
ˌä-(ˌ)lä 
ˌä-lə,
ˌa-lə
variants
or less commonly a la
: in the manner of
speaking with a passion à la Martin Luther King, Jr.
Examples of ala in a Sentence
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
Unlike today’s a la carte steakhouses, meals at the Clawson Steakhouse are complete with a soup and a salad and generous portions.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
The new pic, described as a dark comedic drama a la Banshees, reunites McDonagh and Rockwell from McDonagh’s Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, which was nominated for seven Oscars and won two, for Rockwell as Supporting Actor and Frances McDormand as Best Actress.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
Street photography, a la Robert Frank and William Eggleston, is a key inspiration for him, Wilson also shared.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
Among her most popular dishes are toasted pecan waffles served a la mode and stuffed blueberry French toast.
—Michelle Polizzi, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Silence and Darkness Induces a Meditative State Sensory deprivation, the intentional removal of external stimuli like sounds or visuals (a la sitting in a coffin), can reduce brain stimulation and cause a state of deep relaxation.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Outside, 12 Mar. 2026
Until its a la carte menu is completed, however, the dining room for now is buffet-only.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
The ground-floor space will serve both hot and cold tasting menus, along with a la carte items that incorporate seasonal North Carolina ingredients.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
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Preposition
Fuel up for a day on the slopes at the main restaurant, Remington Hall, which serves a yummy breakfast buffet ($36 per adult and $18 per child) as well as additional a la carte options.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
Unlike today’s a la carte steakhouses, meals at the Clawson Steakhouse are complete with a soup and a salad and generous portions.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
The new pic, described as a dark comedic drama a la Banshees, reunites McDonagh and Rockwell from McDonagh’s Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, which was nominated for seven Oscars and won two, for Rockwell as Supporting Actor and Frances McDormand as Best Actress.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
Street photography, a la Robert Frank and William Eggleston, is a key inspiration for him, Wilson also shared.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
Among her most popular dishes are toasted pecan waffles served a la mode and stuffed blueberry French toast.
—Michelle Polizzi, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Silence and Darkness Induces a Meditative State Sensory deprivation, the intentional removal of external stimuli like sounds or visuals (a la sitting in a coffin), can reduce brain stimulation and cause a state of deep relaxation.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Outside, 12 Mar. 2026
Until its a la carte menu is completed, however, the dining room for now is buffet-only.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
The ground-floor space will serve both hot and cold tasting menus, along with a la carte items that incorporate seasonal North Carolina ingredients.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Ala.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ala. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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Ala
2 of 3 abbreviation
alanine; alanyl
ALA
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