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
Recent Examples on the Web
Jordan Kopy, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Now with new tasting and a la carte menus, plus fresh talents on board — including pastry whizz Pichet Ong and Tiki on 18th barman Jo-Jo Valenzuela — Dungca is ready to launch.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
For an extra-fun and stylish flair, opt for one with bonus features like ruffles a la the Summersalt pick.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2024
Product specs Best Oversized: Alo Accolade Crewneck Pullover Alo
Alo
Accolade Crewneck Pullover
$118
Alo
Pros
Roomy fit
Great weight
Cons
Limited color selection
Paired with biker shorts, Alo’s Accolade Crewneck is serving sporty casual vibes, a la Princess Diana.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 30 Sep. 2024
Daily breakfast is complimentary with every stay and includes an a la carte menu and a buffet of French pastries, fresh juices, and parfaits.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2024
Shoppers at California grocery stores, liquor stores and big box stores with pharmacies (a la Target and Walmart) will no longer have the choice of paper or plastic bags at checkout.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2024
That means no bulky headset (a la Quest), no wires (a la Apple Vision Pro), and a weight of less than 100 grams (compared to a full 515 g for the Meta Quest 3).
—Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 25 Sep. 2024
Ireland announced last year the creation of a sovereign wealth fund, a la Norway, which was expected to grow to more than €100 billion by the mid-2030s.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 11 Sep. 2024
Preposition
Viewers who like their horror films with a dose of social commentary a la Jordan Peele’s Get Out will be hooked on this twisty young adult story.
—Jordan Kopy, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Now with new tasting and a la carte menus, plus fresh talents on board — including pastry whizz Pichet Ong and Tiki on 18th barman Jo-Jo Valenzuela — Dungca is ready to launch.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
For an extra-fun and stylish flair, opt for one with bonus features like ruffles a la the Summersalt pick.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2024
Product specs Best Oversized: Alo Accolade Crewneck Pullover Alo
Alo
Accolade Crewneck Pullover
$118
Alo
Pros
Roomy fit
Great weight
Cons
Limited color selection
Paired with biker shorts, Alo’s Accolade Crewneck is serving sporty casual vibes, a la Princess Diana.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 30 Sep. 2024
Daily breakfast is complimentary with every stay and includes an a la carte menu and a buffet of French pastries, fresh juices, and parfaits.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2024
Shoppers at California grocery stores, liquor stores and big box stores with pharmacies (a la Target and Walmart) will no longer have the choice of paper or plastic bags at checkout.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2024
That means no bulky headset (a la Quest), no wires (a la Apple Vision Pro), and a weight of less than 100 grams (compared to a full 515 g for the Meta Quest 3).
—Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 25 Sep. 2024
Ireland announced last year the creation of a sovereign wealth fund, a la Norway, which was expected to grow to more than €100 billion by the mid-2030s.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 11 Sep. 2024
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“Ala.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ala. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
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Ala
2 of 3 abbreviation
alanine; alanyl
ALA
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