Kauai

American  

[kah-oo-ah-ee, kou-ahy, kou-ahy] / ˌkɑ uˈɑ i, ˈkaʊ aɪ, kaʊˈaɪ /

Or Kaua'i

noun

1. an island in northwestern Hawaii. 511 sq. mi. (1,325 sq. km).

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Kauai British  

/ kɑːˈwɑːiː /

noun

1. a volcanic island in NW Hawaii, northwest of Oahu. Chief town: Lihue. Pop (Kauai county): 60 747 (2003 est). Area (island): 1433 sq km (553 sq miles)

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Etymology

Origin of Kauai

First recorded in 1840–50; from Hawaiian, of uncertain meaning

Example Sentences

Originally from Kauai, Hawaii, she served as editor-in-chief of the Student Life, the oldest college newspaper in Southern California, after holding roles as managing editor, news editor and news writer.

From Los Angeles Times

I still remember our trip well, that crispy ahi with pineapple salsa, the rainbows in Kauai and the sweet smell of the orchids and plumeria of the leis.

From Los Angeles Times

The 1980s was another bad decade for bird loss with 20 species, including the Kauai O'o.

From Science Daily

When Schauffele won at Valhalla, his folks were at their place on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, a cargo container that doubles as their oasis from life in San Diego.

From BBC

He had told her about his plans for “Eruption” during their long hikes on the trails of Kauai.

From Los Angeles Times