waikiki
Definition
Noun: * A well-known beach and resort area on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, located to the southeast of Honolulu. It is famous for its long, curving beach, surf, luxury hotels, and vibrant tourist atmosphere.
Usage
- "Waikiki" is a proper noun and is always capitalized.
- It is used to refer specifically to that geographic location, its beach, and the surrounding commercial and resort district.
Examples
- Noun:
- Their hotel room had a stunning view of Waikiki Beach.
- We spent the afternoon learning to surf in the gentle waves of Waikiki.
- Waikiki is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world.
Advanced Usage
- The name "Waikiki" can be used metonymically to represent the quintessential Hawaiian tourist experience of sun, surf, and resorts.
- For many visitors, their dream of Hawaii is synonymous with Waikiki.
Variants and Related Words
- Waikiki Beach: The specific beachfront area within the Waikiki district.
- Honolulu: The capital city of Hawaii, of which Waikiki is a famous neighborhood.
Synonyms
- Resort area
- Beachfront district
- Tourist hub (These are descriptive synonyms, not proper name replacements.)
Notes
- There are no direct idioms or phrasal verbs associated with the proper noun "Waikiki."
Noun
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a well-known beach and resort area on Oahu Island to the southeast of Honolulu
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