noun
Uncommon
Langley
LANG-lee
Langley (noun) means a unit of solar energy received per unit area, used in older meteorology and physics, equal to one calorie per square centimeter. Example: “The weather station recorded solar radiation in langleys.”
noun
1
A unit of solar energy received per unit area, used in older meteorology and physics, equal to one calorie per square centimeter.
"The weather station recorded solar radiation in langleys."
name
1
Shorthand for the CIA, from the name of the town where its headquarters is located.
"The analyst said the order came straight from Langley."
How to use Langley
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA scientific unit of solar energy, or informally a nickname for the CIA (from its Langley, Virginia headquarters).
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Word forms
- Plural
- Langleys
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Etymology
From Old English words meaning "long" and "woodland clearing" — literally "long meadow" or "long glade."
Rhymes for Langley
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What does “Langley” mean?
The word “Langley” means a unit of solar energy received per unit area, used in older meteorology and physics, equal to one calorie per square centimeter. In plain terms, a scientific unit of solar energy, or informally a nickname for the CIA (from its Langley, Virginia headquarters).
How do you pronounce “Langley”?
“Langley” is pronounced LANG-lee (/ˈlæŋli/ in IPA).
How do you use “Langley” in a sentence?
Here is “Langley” used in a sentence: “The weather station recorded solar radiation in langleys.”
What part of speech is “Langley”?
Depending on how it is used, “Langley” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “Langley” come from?
The word “Langley” comes from Old English. From Old English words meaning "long" and "woodland clearing" — literally "long meadow" or "long glade.".
Is “Langley” a common word?
“Langley” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Langley” have?
“Langley” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a unit of solar energy received per unit area, used in older meteorology and physics, equal to one calorie per square centimeter.
