Definition

Proper noun: * Kauai Island: The geologically oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands, located northwest of Oahu. It is known for its dramatic natural scenery, including the Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, and Mount Waiʻaleʻale, one of the wettest spots on Earth.

Usage

• Kauai Island is used as a specific geographical name to refer to the island itself.
  • Kauai Island is often called the "Garden Isle" due to its lush tropical vegetation.
  • The flight from Honolulu to Kauai Island takes about 30 minutes.

Advanced Usage

• The name Kauai is often used alone, without "Island," as it is understood to be an island. "Kauai Island" is typically used for formal clarity or to distinguish it from other places with similar names.
  • We spent our vacation on Kauai. (Common usage)
  • The expedition mapped the coastline of Kauai Island. (Formal/clarifying usage)

Variants and Related Words

• Kauai (Proper noun): The common, shortened form of the island's name.
• The Garden Isle (Proper noun): A common nickname for Kauai.
• Hawaiian Islands (Proper noun): The archipelago to which Kauai belongs.

Synonyms

• The Garden Isle (Nickname)

Related Phrases

• Island of Kauai: A synonymous phrase with identical meaning to "Kauai Island."
  • The island of Kauai has a rich cultural history.

Noun

1. an island of Hawaii to the northwest of Oahu