plural Lao or Laos
ˈlau̇z 
1
: a member of a Buddhist people living in Laos and adjacent parts of northeastern Thailand
2
: the Tai language of the Lao people
Lao
adjective
Examples of Lao in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
However, Vientiane, which just marked 50 years as the capital of the Lao People’s Republic, is an easy-going, manageable city with thriving street food and independent music scenes.
—
Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Rodriguez was biking, Ramirez was driving, Taylor was on a motorcycle, and Lao was on foot.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 21 Mar. 2026
From tacos to bar food to award-winning Vietnamese and Lao dishes, Oklahoma City is cooking up a good meal for every palate.
—Janae Williams, Oklahoman, 19 Mar. 2026
There’s also the Asiama gallery, a comprehensive repository of Lao history through its tribal textiles.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for Lao
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Rodriguez was biking, Ramirez was driving, Taylor was on a motorcycle, and Lao was on foot.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 21 Mar. 2026
From tacos to bar food to award-winning Vietnamese and Lao dishes, Oklahoma City is cooking up a good meal for every palate.
—Janae Williams, Oklahoman, 19 Mar. 2026
There’s also the Asiama gallery, a comprehensive repository of Lao history through its tribal textiles.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for Lao
Cite this Entry
“Lao.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lao. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
Lao
noun
plural Lao or Laos
1
: a member of a people living in Laos and northeastern Thailand
2
: the language of the Lao people which is closely related to Thai
Lao
adjective
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
