Laos
Laos (noun) means a landlocked country in Southeast Asia, whose capital is Vientiane. Example: “They backpacked through Laos after visiting Thailand.”
How to use Laos
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Southeast Asian country whose people and language are called Lao.
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Etymology
From French Laos, the plural of Lao.
Rhymes for Laos
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What does “Laos” mean?
The word “Laos” means a landlocked country in Southeast Asia, whose capital is Vientiane. In plain terms, the Southeast Asian country whose people and language are called Lao.
How do you pronounce “Laos”?
“Laos” is pronounced LOW (/ˈlaʊ(s)/ in IPA).
How do you use “Laos” in a sentence?
Here is “Laos” used in a sentence: “They backpacked through Laos after visiting Thailand.”
What part of speech is “Laos”?
“Laos” is a noun.
Where does the word “Laos” come from?
The word “Laos” comes from French. From French Laos, the plural of Lao.
Is “Laos” a common word?
“Laos” is an uncommon word in modern English.