al
al — noun
1. the written sign for aluminum, an element used in making cans, foil, and airplan
the written sign for aluminum, an element used in making cans, foil, and airplane parts — shown as Al on the periodic table
The teacher pointed to Al on the periodic table and explained where aluminum is found.
periodic table symbol Al for aluminum
Darius spotted Al stamped on the frame of his new patio chair, confirming the metal was aluminum.
The side of the soda can had the symbol Al stamped near the recycling logo.
Talia pointed to Al on the periodic table and said it was the same metal used in soda cans.
用法筆記
Only this sense uses an uppercase A followed by lowercase l (Al) when written in running text. In all-caps or periodic-table formatting, it appears as AL.
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2. a written abbreviation for the US state of Alabama, used mainly in mailing addre
a written abbreviation for the US state of Alabama, used mainly in mailing addresses, official forms, and on vehicle license plates
Diya sent the package to her cousin at 142 Oak Street, Montgomery, AL 36101.
address format: city, state abbreviation AL, ZIP code
The rental car had an AL license plate, so everyone knew it came from Alabama.
On the online form she selected AL from the dropdown list of US states.
Leo drove from Nashville south until he crossed into AL at the state line.
用法筆記
This abbreviation is almost always written in capital letters (AL). It is not used in formal prose; in running text, write out 'Alabama' instead.
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3. an abbreviation for the American League, one of the two groups of teams in Major
an abbreviation for the American League, one of the two groups of teams in Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada
The Red Sox won the AL East last season, one of three divisions in the American League.
AL used before division names in baseball
After the Mariners won five straight, Mateo checked the AL standings daily to track their progress.
In the AL, pitchers do not bat because the league uses the designated hitter rule.
Fans voted for their favorite AL players to start in the All-Star Game.
用法筆記
Always capitalized (AL). This abbreviation is specific to baseball and appears in sports journalism, scoreboards, and fan discussions. The contrasting abbreviation is NL (National League).
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4. an abbreviation for the American Legion, a US charitable organization of militar
an abbreviation for the American Legion, a US charitable organization of military veterans that supports community programs and veteran services
Veterans at AL Post 43 meet every Tuesday to help fellow former soldiers file their medical claims.
AL Post + number format for local branches
Cyrus volunteered at the AL hall, helping set up chairs for the Memorial Day ceremony.
Local members of the AL gathered downtown to march in the Veterans Day parade.
Thousands of veterans attended the AL national convention in Indianapolis for workshops on healthcare and job training.
用法筆記
Always capitalized (AL). This abbreviation is used in organizational contexts such as meeting notices, building names, and official documents. In general writing, the full name 'American Legion' is preferred.