Maui

American

[mau-ee] / ˈmaʊ i /

noun

an island in central Hawaii. 728 sq. mi. (1,886 sq. km).

Maui British

/ ˈmaʊɪ /

noun

a volcanic island in S central Hawaii: the second largest of the Hawaiian Islands. Pop: 117 644 (2000). Area: 1885 sq km (728 sq miles)

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The “Truman Show” star has spent significant time in Hawaii, where his waterfront Maui residence provided a dramatically different backdrop from the Los Angeles lifestyle he maintained for decades.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026

The 7,000-square-foot lot remains vacant but has proved to be a savvy investment, now assessed at $1.2 million by Maui County.

From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2026

He invited her to MaiTai, an exclusive networking event he built in Maui, Hawaii, around water sports.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 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

All I’m carrying is a small backpack with essentials—toothbrush, clean underwear, Lonely Earth Maui guidebook, and The Little Prince.

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon

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