informal
—used as a nickname for New Orleans
Jazz may have been born in NOLA at the turn of the century, but by the 1950s, the music of choice in New Orleans was rhythm & blues.—
B. Getz
B. GetzAfter earning his degree from the Culinary Institute of New Orleans, [Chef Michael] Magee went on to work with top tier NOLA chefs including James Corwell, John Besh and Michael Gulotta.—Lori Fredrich
Lori FredrichExamples of NOLA in a Sentence
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And so did their unique features and holiday traditions: the Wanamaker organ; the Mr. Bingle marionette that's still a beloved NOLA icon; the Horne's Christmas tree, to name a few.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
Such activities call for comfortable walking shoes and lightweight outerwear for NOLA’s relatively warm winters.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
But the Warehouse District opening that likely excited the city’s residents the most was the November 8 opening of Willie Mae’s NOLA, the relocated and renamed temple of fried chicken, following the fire two years ago that closed its original Tremé location Willie Mae’s Scotch House.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
That move drew disappointment from Drake's mentor and NOLA native Lil Wayne.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
In the following interview, the wunderkind son of a culinary legend talks about running the family business, being inspired by other artists and making big plans for the upcoming NOLA Super Bowl.
—Demarco Williams, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
On Instagram, Stafford shared an extended glimpse into the family’s weekend, which began with a private jet jaunt from L.A. to NOLA.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Thiam is one of a host of Senegalese chefs who have brought their home cuisine to the United States in revered restaurants, including Dakar NOLA in New Orleans and Thiam’s very own Terenga in New York City.
—Kayla Stewart, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2024
The Louisiana State Police doesn't appear to have a formal agreement with City Hall regarding Troop NOLA's operations.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024
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Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
Such activities call for comfortable walking shoes and lightweight outerwear for NOLA’s relatively warm winters.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
But the Warehouse District opening that likely excited the city’s residents the most was the November 8 opening of Willie Mae’s NOLA, the relocated and renamed temple of fried chicken, following the fire two years ago that closed its original Tremé location Willie Mae’s Scotch House.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
That move drew disappointment from Drake's mentor and NOLA native Lil Wayne.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
In the following interview, the wunderkind son of a culinary legend talks about running the family business, being inspired by other artists and making big plans for the upcoming NOLA Super Bowl.
—Demarco Williams, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
On Instagram, Stafford shared an extended glimpse into the family’s weekend, which began with a private jet jaunt from L.A. to NOLA.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Thiam is one of a host of Senegalese chefs who have brought their home cuisine to the United States in revered restaurants, including Dakar NOLA in New Orleans and Thiam’s very own Terenga in New York City.
—Kayla Stewart, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2024
The Louisiana State Police doesn't appear to have a formal agreement with City Hall regarding Troop NOLA's operations.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024
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“NOLA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/NOLA. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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