noun
lat
laht
Lat (noun) means the former monetary unit of Latvia, used until it was replaced by the euro in 2014. Example: “Before 2014, prices in Riga were shown in lats.”
noun
1
The former monetary unit of Latvia, used until it was replaced by the euro in 2014.
"Before 2014, prices in Riga were shown in lats."
2
(informal, gym slang) Short for the latissimus dorsi, the broad back muscle.
"He did pull-ups to build up his lats."
How to use lat
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither Latvia's old currency, or gym shorthand for the big back muscle.
Common pairings
work your lats
the Latvian lat
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Word forms
- Plural
- lats
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Etymology
Borrowed from Hindi लाट (lāṭ, “pillar; minaret; staff, club”), लाठ (lāṭh, “long staff; cudgel”), and similar forms.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for lat
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What does “lat” mean?
The word “lat” means the former monetary unit of Latvia, used until it was replaced by the euro in 2014. In plain terms, either Latvia's old currency, or gym shorthand for the big back muscle.
How do you pronounce “lat”?
“Lat” is pronounced laht (/lɑːt/ in IPA).
How do you use “lat” in a sentence?
Here is “lat” used in a sentence: “Before 2014, prices in Riga were shown in lats.”
What is another word for “lat”?
Words with a similar meaning to “lat” include lats.
What part of speech is “lat”?
“Lat” is a noun.
How many meanings does “lat” have?
“Lat” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the former monetary unit of Latvia, used until it was replaced by the euro in 2014.
