Oahu

or O·'a·hu

[ oh-ah-hoo ]

noun

1. an island in central Hawaii: third largest and most important island of the state; location of Honolulu. 589 sq. mi. (1,525 sq. km).

Oahu

/ əʊˈɑːhuː /

noun

1. an island in central Hawaii: the third largest of the Hawaiian Islands. Chief town: Honolulu. Pop: 876 151 (2000). Area: 1574 sq km (608 sq miles)

Example Sentences

Through the pilot program, students at schools such as Mililani High School in Oahu were able to sample various healthy, less processed dishes and give their personal feedback on menu choices.

From Salon

At least three beachgoers were swept into the ocean by strong waves on Oahu’s North Shore this week, leaving an Oklahoma woman and California man dead.

From Los Angeles Times

Oahu’s North Shore brings surfing enthusiasts year round.

From Los Angeles Times

Set on Oahu’s North Shore, “Rescue: HI-Surf” delivers just what its title promises.

From Los Angeles Times

Ninety-nine percent of the people who train here don’t live at Chozen-ji; they have jobs, they have families, they live on Oahu and they come here one or a couple days a week.

From Los Angeles Times