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Honolulu
hon-uh-LOO-loo
Honolulu (name) means the capital and largest city of Hawaii, located on the island of Oahu. Example: “They flew into Honolulu for a week on the beaches of Waikiki.”
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The capital and largest city of Hawaii, located on the island of Oahu.
"They flew into Honolulu for a week on the beaches of Waikiki."
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Etymology
From Hawaiian hono ("bay, harbor") + lulu ("shelter"), roughly meaning "sheltered harbor".
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What does “Honolulu” mean?
The word “Honolulu” means the capital and largest city of Hawaii, located on the island of Oahu.
How do you pronounce “Honolulu”?
“Honolulu” is pronounced hon-uh-LOO-loo (/ˌhoʊ.nəˈluː.luː/ in IPA).
How do you use “Honolulu” in a sentence?
Here is “Honolulu” used in a sentence: “They flew into Honolulu for a week on the beaches of Waikiki.”
What part of speech is “Honolulu”?
“Honolulu” is a name.
Is “Honolulu” a common word?
“Honolulu” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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