Lapp

noun

ˈlap How to pronounce Lapp (audio)
sometimes offensive
: sami
Lappish
ˈla-pish How to pronounce Lapp (audio)
adjective or noun sometimes offensive

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The current owner, Cris Lapp, told the San Francisco Chronicle that the windows in the main building are reflective from the outside, providing an extra layer of privacy. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026 Cris Lapp, who’s selling the property currently, told CBS News there are still signs of the singer inside. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026 Others may require you to do a little back-of-the-napkin math, says Jon Lapp, a CFP with Haven Financial Advisors. — Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026 Lapp kept much of the home intact from Parton’s era while making upgrades that highlight the singer’s lore, including a custom detail above the front door referencing her name and signature imagery, SFGate reported. — David Caraccio june 16, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for Lapp

Word History

Etymology

Swedish

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Lapp was in 1641

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“Lapp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lapp. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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Lapp

noun
ˈlap How to pronounce Lapp (audio)
sometimes offensive
: sami

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