Honolulu

American

[hon-uh-loo-loo] / ˌhɒn əˈlu lu /

noun

a seaport in and the capital of Hawaii, on S Oahu.

Honolulu British

/ ˌhɒnəˈluːluː /

noun

a port in Hawaii, on S Oahu island: the state capital. Pop: 380 149 (2003 est)

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Honolulu Cultural

Capital of Hawaii and largest city in the state, located on the island of Oahu.

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Kao, meanwhile, closed on a $4.5 million beachside home in an exclusive Honolulu neighborhood; the backyard pool had a waterfall feature.

From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026

Homeowners in Greenville, S.C., saw the biggest increase in property-insurance premiums, followed by their counterparts in Honolulu and Columbia, S.C., per ICE.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026

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

From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026

They also make an effort to capture Beach’s genuine passion for travel and Hawaiian culture, especially in a Honolulu outpost that had a marketplace feel, complete with attempts to create a traditional luau.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026

No matter how much rest they gave him at that hospital in Honolulu, he stayed sick and sleepy.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia

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