Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- An island of central Hawaii between Molokai and Kauai. It is the chief island of the state, with major tourist areas, including Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head, and a US naval base at Pearl Harbor.
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- proper noun The third largest island of
Hawaii .
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- noun an island of central Hawaii (between Molokai and Kauai); the chief island of the state
Etymologies
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Examples
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OAHU (KHNL) -- Most of Oahu is now developed, but there is a tiny place near the island that has managed to retain old Hawaii.
unknown title 2009
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OAHU (KHNL) -- Most of Oahu is now developed, but there is a tiny place near the island that has managed to retain old Hawaii.
unknown title 2009
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Upon arriving in Oahu, my goal was to swim with the dolphins.
All Things Girl » All Things Girl » Blog Archive » Dolphin Encounter - Sea Life Park, Oahu, Hawaii 2009
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Lakanaii, lying abreast of Oahu, is recognized in the present, and was known of old and always, as the Jewel Isle of the group.
SHIN-BONES 2010
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Maualuga grew up in Oahu, Hawaii, but his family moved to Oxnard, Calif., before high school.
To USC's Maualuga, similarities to Troy Polamalu don't bear out 2009
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The one big learning from my trip to Oahu is this: The Lost cast and crew are willing to put their lives in danger to bring you the best possible locations.
The Tail Section » Doc’s ‘Lost’ In Hawaii Files Part Two - Risking their lives for you 2007
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The one big learning from my trip to Oahu is this: The Lost cast and crew are willing to put their lives in danger to bring you the best possible locations.
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If you know somebody who knows somebody who's not going all of a sudden because of a bad hair month or an unexpected job opportunity in Oahu, now you've got somebody cool to sell that extra membership to.
ccfinlay: Hey, All You Wiscon Scalpers ccfinlay 2006
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West Oahu is the first team from Hawaii to win a Little League World Series title.
USATODAY.com - Memea's extra-inning HR lifts Hawaii to Little League title 2005
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Indeed, one hour after Japanese air squadrons had commenced bombing in Oahu, the Japanese ambassador to the United States and his colleagues delivered to the Secretary of State a formal reply to a recent American message.
12/01/2003 - 01/01/2004 John 2003
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