hawaii

n. the 50th state of the United States, located in the central Pacific Ocean.

n. the 50th state of the United States, which joined the union in 1959.

“Honolulu is the capital city of Hawaii.”

“The political history of Hawaii is unique among American states, as it was a sovereign kingdom before its annexation by the United States.”

n. a group of islands in the Pacific Ocean.

n. a chain of volcanic islands in the North Pacific, stretching over 1,500 miles.

“We spent our holiday hopping between the different islands of Hawaii.”

“The archipelago of Hawaii was formed by a volcanic hotspot in the Earth's crust, resulting in a diverse range of climates across the islands.”

n. the largest island in the state of Hawaii, often called the Big Island.

n. the largest and southeasternmost of the Hawaiian Islands, often referred to as the Big Island to distinguish it from the state.

“Hawaii is the only island in the chain that still has active volcanoes.”

“While the state shares its name, the island of Hawaii itself is larger than all the other islands in the archipelago combined.”