WORD MEANING

Laos meaning

lah-OSS · proper noun

A country in Southeast Asia, officially known as the Lao People's Democratic Republic.

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Other meanings

An acronym for various organizations or systems, depending on context.

A shorthand for 'Los Angeles' in informal usage.

LAOS is primarily recognized as the name of a country but can also appear as an acronym or informal abbreviation in different contexts.

Examples

Laos is a landlocked country in Southeast Asia.

She traveled to Laos to explore its ancient temples.

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