Waikiki

American

[wahy-kee-kee, wahy-kee-kee] / ˈwaɪ kiˌki, ˌwaɪ kiˈki /

noun

a beach and resort area on SE Oahu, in central Hawaii; part of Honolulu.

Waikiki British

/ ˈwaɪkɪˌkiː, ˌwaɪkɪˈkiː /

noun

a resort area in Hawaii, on SE Oahu: a suburb of Honolulu

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The venue, which has locations in Waikiki, Milan, Napa, Tokyo and more, will finally open its doors Thursday, with Blue Note staple and ambassador Robert Glasper doing two sets each Thursday and Friday.

From Los Angeles Times

“I am ready to make a positive impact with this organization that I hold dear to my heart,” said Gankiewicz, of Maui, during a ceremony at the Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach.

From Seattle Times

Bring a bit of the tropics to your garden, patio or balcony with Royal Hawaiian Waikiki colocasia.

From Seattle Times

The plane “lost power and landed safely” in Kapiolani Park, in the heart of tourist-mecca Waikiki, said Scott Humber, a spokesperson for the city of Honolulu.

From Seattle Times

He cites the return of the instrument in Waikiki and in hula competitions, and rising prices for vintage steel guitars.

From Los Angeles Times

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