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Oahu

American

[oh-ah-hoo] / oʊˈɑ hu /

Or O'ahu

noun

an island in central Hawaii: third largest and most important island of the state; location of Honolulu. 589 sq. mi. (1,525 sq. km).

Oahu British

/ əʊˈɑːhuː /

noun

an island in central Hawaii: the third largest of the Hawaiian Islands. Chief town: Honolulu. Pop: 876 151 (2000). Area: 1574 sq km (608 sq miles)

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John D. Wilson sent his stepson to a school in Oahu run by a fellow Scotsman and missionary.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

There is a particular fondness for the Costco on Oahu, regularly cited by readers as the busiest location in the world.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

A tropical storm warning was also issued for the island of Oahu, where Honolulu is located.

From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026

A hurricane warning is in effect for Big Island, while Maui County, Oahu, Kauai and Niihau are under a tropical storm warnings.

From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026

In 1971, Ann Dunham sent her son back to Oahu to attend private school and live with her parents.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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