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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Paramount+ has confirmed a series order to NOLA King, a spinoff from Taylor Sheridan’s hit drama Tulsa King, which will star Samuel L. Jackson.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 July 2025
In addition to breaking new ground technologically, New Orleans is innovating on program structure, proposing novel data-sharing agreements to legitimize the Project NOLA model.
—Logan Seacrest, Boston Herald, 16 July 2025
Norwegian travelers currently can't book any Caribbean cruises out of NOLA or San Juan between November 2026 and March 2027.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 July 2025
As a result, the case at Porgy’s offers an ever-evolving roster of species not often found on NOLA menus: porgy, the place’s sweet, buttery namesake; colorful parrotfish; sheepshead, which have oddly human-like teeth; and even barracuda.
—AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
The Garden District Hotel's sibling property, The Blackbird Hotel, debuted in NOLA in late 2024 with 13 rooms, a courtyard, and a pool.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025
Jackson is expected to film his episodes in July, with production on NOLA King eyeing a February start, sources said.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 11 July 2025
There were cooking demonstrations, competitions hosted by famous NOLA natives, and plenty of insightful conversations led by greats, including Queen Afua, Chef Nina Compton, and more.
—Essence, 8 July 2025
With a vibrant cocktail culture and some of the best bars in the country, NOLA is known for its never-ending party.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 July 2025
In addition to breaking new ground technologically, New Orleans is innovating on program structure, proposing novel data-sharing agreements to legitimize the Project NOLA model.
—Logan Seacrest, Boston Herald, 16 July 2025
Norwegian travelers currently can't book any Caribbean cruises out of NOLA or San Juan between November 2026 and March 2027.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 July 2025
As a result, the case at Porgy’s offers an ever-evolving roster of species not often found on NOLA menus: porgy, the place’s sweet, buttery namesake; colorful parrotfish; sheepshead, which have oddly human-like teeth; and even barracuda.
—AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
The Garden District Hotel's sibling property, The Blackbird Hotel, debuted in NOLA in late 2024 with 13 rooms, a courtyard, and a pool.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025
Jackson is expected to film his episodes in July, with production on NOLA King eyeing a February start, sources said.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 11 July 2025
There were cooking demonstrations, competitions hosted by famous NOLA natives, and plenty of insightful conversations led by greats, including Queen Afua, Chef Nina Compton, and more.
—Essence, 8 July 2025
With a vibrant cocktail culture and some of the best bars in the country, NOLA is known for its never-ending party.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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“NOLA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/NOLA. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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