| later |
"Later" means at a time that is not now but in the future. If you don't want to do something now, maybe you will do it later. "Later" also means at some time after something else. [3 definitions] |
| lateral |
about, from, or toward a side or sides; sideways. [2 definitions] |
| latest |
"Latest" is the superlative form of "late." [2 definitions] |
| lathe |
a machine for shaping a piece of wood, metal, or other hard material. The lathe holds and spins the material while another cutting tool is held against it. |
| lather |
foam made by soap or detergent mixed in water. [4 definitions] |
| Latin |
Latin is a language that was spoken a long time ago in Italy and in the Roman Empire two thousand years ago. The Roman Empire was a large empire that had its first capital in Rome. The Latin language changed a lot over time and eventually developed into more modern languages like Italian, Spanish, and French. Latin stopped being spoken by people in their daily lives, but Latin continued to be used as a church language into modern times. |
| Latina |
a woman or girl who was born in or is a citizen of a country in Latin America, or an American woman or girl of Latin American origin. [2 definitions] |
| Latin America |
Latin America is a large region of the world that includes all the countries of South America and Central America. It is called Latin America because all the main languages spoken there--Spanish, Portuguese, and French--developed from an ancient language called Latin. Latin was the language spoken in Italy and the Roman Empire around 2000 years ago. |
| Latin American |
If something is Latin American, it comes from or has to do with Latin America. Latin America is a region made up of all the countries south of the United States, such as Mexico, Panama, Brazil, and Argentina. It includes all the countries of Central America and South America combined. If a person is Latin American, they are from somewhere in this region. |
| Latino |
a person who was born in or is a citizen of a country in Latin America, or an American of Latin American origin. [2 definitions] |
| latitude |
When we talk about latitude, we are talking about how far north or south of the equator something is. If we look at a globe, the equator is shown as a line that goes all the way around the earth. It divides the earth into a top half and a bottom half. Latitude, the distance of something north or south of the equator, is measured in units called "degrees." |
| latke |
A latke is a kind of food made with many small bits of potato, egg, onion, and salt. Latkes are fried in a pan with oil. In the pan, the latkes are flat and round. |
| latter |
the second of two things mentioned. [2 definitions] |
| lattice |
a flat framework made with strips of wood or other material. The strips cross each other and have open spaces in between. A lattice is often used as a screen on a porch or in a garden. |
| Latvia |
Latvia is a country in Europe. It lies on a sea called the Baltic. Two of its neighbors are Estonia and Lithuania. Latvia has many hills and plains, and there are many rivers. Latvia has done many things to protect the plants and animals in the country. Although Latvia has large cities with many businesses and factories, it is also home to animals such as deer, bears, eagles, beavers, and wolves. |
| laugh |
People often laugh when something is funny to them. When you laugh, you smile, usually with your mouth open, and sounds come from your mouth that are not words. People usually feel happy when they laugh. [3 definitions] |
| laughable |
causing laughter or ridicule. |
| laughter |
Laughter is the act or sound of laughing. |
| launch1 |
When you launch something, you make it move into the air with a lot of force. [5 definitions] |
| launch2 |
a large open boat with a motor for power. |
| launch pad |
the platform or base from which a rocket or missile is launched. |