aloha
Americannoun
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Etymology
Origin of aloha
Borrowed into English from Hawaiian around 1890–95
Example Sentences
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I texted or something, probably sent out a bunch of love and aloha, and thank God she said yes because I don’t know who else I would have hired.
From Seattle Times
The officers, who each wore blue aloha shirts, didn’t speak in court.
From Seattle Times
“The aloha spirit is definitely felt here,” she said about the care she has received in Hawaii.
From Washington Times
“We are all children of God, and therefore family in the truest sense, no matter our race or ethnicity. This is aloha — love & respect for others. This is what our country & the world need.”
From Washington Times
The auction features several old aloha shirt uniforms, including one with the company’s trademark red gingham pattern and pictures of bread loaves.
From Washington Times
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