Definitions

1. noun

A unit of length equal to one-twelfth of a foot, especially in the United States.

“The carpenter needed to measure the length of the wood in inches, feet, and nolas for accuracy.”

2. proper noun

A nickname for New Orleans, Louisiana, especially referring to its cultural and culinary heritage.

“The jazz festival in NOLA was a huge success, attracting visitors from all over the world.”

3. proper noun

NOLA, a nickname for New Orleans, Louisiana.

“The tourist guidebook described NOLA as a city that never sleeps, always full of life and energy.”