name

Kauai

kuh-WEYE-ee

Kauai (name) means the oldest and fourth-largest of the main Hawaiian Islands, nicknamed the Garden Isle. Example: “Kauai is famous for its dramatic Napali Coast cliffs.”

name

The oldest and fourth-largest of the main Hawaiian Islands, nicknamed the Garden Isle.

"Kauai is famous for its dramatic Napali Coast cliffs."

How to use Kauai

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA lush, mountainous Hawaiian island known for its rainforests and sea cliffs.

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Etymology

From Hawaiian Kauaʻi; the original meaning is uncertain.

Rhymes for Kauai

ai bai hai sai kai wai tai dai lai rai Mai nai

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Kauai” mean?

The word “Kauai” means the oldest and fourth-largest of the main Hawaiian Islands, nicknamed the Garden Isle. In plain terms, a lush, mountainous Hawaiian island known for its rainforests and sea cliffs.

How do you pronounce “Kauai”?

“Kauai” is pronounced kuh-WEYE-ee (/kəˈwaɪ.iː/ in IPA).

How do you use “Kauai” in a sentence?

Here is “Kauai” used in a sentence: “Kauai is famous for its dramatic Napali Coast cliffs.”

What part of speech is “Kauai”?

“Kauai” is a name.