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Waikiki
weye-kih-KEE
Waikiki (name) means a famous beachfront neighbourhood in Honolulu, Hawaii, known for its beach and hotels. Example: “They spent their honeymoon relaxing on the beach at Waikiki.”
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A famous beachfront neighbourhood in Honolulu, Hawaii, known for its beach and hotels.
"They spent their honeymoon relaxing on the beach at Waikiki."
How to use Waikiki
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA well-known tourist beach district in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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Etymology
From Hawaiian "Waikīkī".
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What does “Waikiki” mean?
The word “Waikiki” means a famous beachfront neighbourhood in Honolulu, Hawaii, known for its beach and hotels. In plain terms, a well-known tourist beach district in Honolulu, Hawaii.
How do you pronounce “Waikiki”?
“Waikiki” is pronounced weye-kih-KEE (/ˌwaɪkɪˈkiː/ in IPA).
How do you use “Waikiki” in a sentence?
Here is “Waikiki” used in a sentence: “They spent their honeymoon relaxing on the beach at Waikiki.”
What part of speech is “Waikiki”?
“Waikiki” is a name.
