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hawaii

n. uncountable
A2 Elementary US //həˈwaɪˌi// hawaii Archaic

n. a group of islands in the Pacific Ocean that is a state in the United States. It is famous for its warm weather, beaches, and volcanoes.

n. a volcanic archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean, constituting the 50th state of the United States. Proper noun — typically used without an article.


SIMPLE

We are planning a vacation to Hawaii this winter.

CONTEXTUAL

Many tourists visit Hawaii every year to see the active volcanoes and experience the local culture.

COMPLEX

The unique geological history of Hawaii is defined by a volcanic hotspot that has created a chain of islands over millions of years as the Pacific Plate moved northwest.

Synonyms
Origin

Borrowed from Hawaiian Hawaiʻi, from Proto-Nuclear Polynesian *Sawaiki (“traditional homeland”).

Usage

As a proper noun, it is used without an article ('in Hawaii', not 'in the Hawaii').

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