honolulu

word

ho-nuh-LOO-loo
ho-nuh-LOO-loo

Definition

The capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Hawaii, located on the island of Oahu. Honolulu is a major tourist destination known for its tropical beaches, particularly Waikiki, and its role as a gateway between the U.S. mainland and the Pacific.

Usage & Nuances

Pronounced /ˌhɒnəˈluːluː/. The name comes from Hawaiian meaning 'sheltered harbor'. Common collocations: 'fly to Honolulu', 'Honolulu airport', 'downtown Honolulu'. People often use 'Honolulu' and 'Hawaii' interchangeably in casual speech when referring to a vacation destination, though Hawaii is the whole state. Pearl Harbor, a major historical site, is located just west of Honolulu.

Example Sentences

If you're in Honolulu, you have to try the poke bowls — they're on another level.

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Downtown Honolulu has a great food scene, but most tourists never leave Waikiki.

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Honolulu is the capital of Hawaii.

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Our flight to Honolulu takes about five hours from Los Angeles.

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The weather in Honolulu is warm all year round.

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We spent a week in Honolulu and I honestly didn't want to come back.

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