name
Uncommon
malibu
MA-lih-boo
Malibu (name) means a coastal city in California known for its beaches and surf culture. Example: “They spent the weekend surfing in Malibu.”
name
1
A coastal city in California known for its beaches and surf culture.
"They spent the weekend surfing in Malibu."
noun
1
A lightweight, stable type of longboard named after the place.
"He learned to surf on an old malibu board."
How to use malibu
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBest known as the California beach city; also used for the surfboard style that takes its name.
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Word forms
- Plural
- malibus
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Etymology
Named after the Californian town where this style of surfboard was first developed.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “malibu” mean?
The word “malibu” means a coastal city in California known for its beaches and surf culture. In plain terms, best known as the California beach city; also used for the surfboard style that takes its name.
How do you pronounce “malibu”?
“Malibu” is pronounced MA-lih-boo (/ˈmælɪbuː/ in IPA).
How do you use “malibu” in a sentence?
Here is “malibu” used in a sentence: “They spent the weekend surfing in Malibu.”
What part of speech is “malibu”?
Depending on how it is used, “malibu” can be a name and a noun.
Is “malibu” a common word?
“Malibu” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “malibu” have?
“Malibu” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a coastal city in California known for its beaches and surf culture.
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