ukulele
1 synonym for ukulele, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small four-stringed guitar-like instrument, closely associated with Hawaiian music.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use ukulele
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
play the ukulele
ukulele chords
strum a ukulele
Etymology
From Hawaiian "ukulele", literally "jumping flea" — combining "uku" ("flea") and "lele" ("to jump"), supposedly describing how fast a player's fingers move.
Full origin of ukulele →Frequently asked questions
What does “ukulele” mean?
The word “ukulele” means a small four-stringed guitar-like instrument, closely associated with Hawaiian music. In plain terms, a small, four-stringed Hawaiian guitar.
How do you pronounce “ukulele”?
“Ukulele” is pronounced yoo-kuh-LAY-lee (/juː.kəˈleɪ.li/ in IPA).
How do you use “ukulele” in a sentence?
Here is “ukulele” used in a sentence: “He strummed a cheerful tune on his ukulele at the beach party.”
What part of speech is “ukulele”?
“Ukulele” is a noun.
