New Orleans

[awr-lee-uhnz, awr-leenz, awr-luhnz]

noun

1. a seaport in SE Louisiana, on the Mississippi: British defeated (1815) by Americans under Andrew Jackson.

New Orleans

/ -lənz, ˈɔːliːənz, ɔːˈliːnz /

noun

1. a port in SE Louisiana, on the Mississippi River, about 172 km (107 miles) from the sea: the largest city in the state and the second most important port in the US; founded by the French in 1718; belonged to Spain (1763–1803). It is largely below sea level, built around the Vieux Carré (French quarter); famous for its annual Mardi Gras festival and for its part in the history of jazz; a major commercial, industrial, and transportation centre. Pop: 469 032 (2003 est)

New Orleans

1. Port city in southeastern Louisiana.

Jazz originated in the late nineteenth century among black musicians of New Orleans.

In the Battle of New Orleans (1815), Andrew Jackson, not having yet received word that the Treaty of Ghent had ended the War of 1812, repulsed the British assault on the city.

Dominated by Creole culture, which stemmed from the French settlers of the southern United States.

Mardi Gras is celebrated there each year.

Other Word Forms

• New Orleanian noun

Example Sentences

It has the best cocktails and it almost feels like you’re in New Orleans when you step inside.

From Los Angeles Times

At one point, the New Orleans District Attorney’s Office appeared to agree and proposed a plea deal that would allow for Gray’s release.

From Salon

Local officials in New Orleans have held commemorations this week, honoring those who lost their lives and acknowledging the city’s recovery.

From Salon

Huge improvements in hurricane forecasting have been made since Katrina hit the city of New Orleans this day 20 years ago.

From BBC

Now he’s out of a job after rushing for all of 16 yards in eight carries this preseason with New Orleans.

From Los Angeles Times