aloha

American  

[uh-loh-uh, ah-loh-hah] / əˈloʊ ə, ɑˈloʊ hɑ /

noun

1. hello; greetings.

2. farewell.

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adjective

1. friendly; hospitable; welcoming.

   The aloha spirit prevails throughout the islands.

aloha British  

/ əˈləʊə, ɑːˈləʊhɑː /

noun

1. a Hawaiian word for hello goodbye

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Etymology

Origin of aloha

Borrowed into English from Hawaiian around 1890–95

Example Sentences

“If you’re out there and able to help in any way no matter how big or small please do. Check in on your neighbors. Give what you can. Spread aloha,” he concluded the post.

From MarketWatch

Mainlanders have long shopped for vacation staples at the chain’s tropical warehouses, where the aloha shirts and macadamia nuts had them dreaming of what treasures lay abroad.

From The Wall Street Journal

Now, more than 17 years later, with two beautiful boys and our pandemic dog in tow, I can say I found my own aloha right here in the vibrant chaos of Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times

She schmoozed with customers, pointed out photos of her in her teenage surfing days and generally tried to imbue the place with the spirit of “aloha.”

From Los Angeles Times

“We appreciate the outpouring of love, aloha, support and prayers from friends and ohanas in this wonderful community.”

From Los Angeles Times