ukulele
noun
a small, guitarlike musical instrument associated chiefly with Hawaiian music.
ukuleles
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pluralof ukulele.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Horton’s main inspiration, though, was Beatles legend George Harrison, who once called ukuleles “the one instrument you can’t play and not laugh!”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2022
“We have ukuleles, e-bikes, hoverboards, skateboards, helmets, fishing poles, tackle boxes, cameras, Nintendos. It’s quite an eclectic mix of things.”
From Washington Post ● Feb. 24, 2022
Take for instance, “Grown I Am,” a duet on ukuleles from Huertas’ new musical “We’ve Battled Monsters Before,” now on stage at ArtsWest through Dec. 26.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 14, 2021
“I saw how popular ukuleles were becoming 10 years ago and knew this wasn’t just a fad that would die down,” Mick told The Times of Northwest Indiana.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 11, 2020
A chorus of ukuleles strummed in the lunchroom.
From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli
