Belau

[ buh-lou ]

noun

1. Republic of Belau, a group of islands in the western part of the Caroline group, in the Pacific: taken by U.S. forces after severe fighting 1944; formerly a Japanese mandate, then under U.S. trusteeship; gained independence 1981. 171 sq. mi. (443 sq. km).

Belau

/ bəˈlaʊ /

noun

1. an alternative name for the (Republic of) Palau

Example Sentences

Shane Belau, a South Park mom whose oldest son, Alden, is a sixth-grader in the highly capable cohort at Madison Middle School in West Seattle, was also affected by the cuts.

From Seattle Times

“Everybody is busy improving the fields, buying new equipment, and the players are going to outside tournaments again,” said Ms. Belau, who has children in the league.

From New York Times

Below, and in honor of Paris Fashion Week, Belau shares a recipe from her book.

From New York Times

Belau says social media sites that teens frequent can reinforce suicidal thinking and feelings of isolation.

From Washington Times

Belau pleaded guilty to misdemeanor theft in September after admitting she stole a Target gift card from the mail.

From Washington Times