Kauai

or Ka·u·a·'i

[ kou-ahy, kah-oo-ah-ee, kou-ahy ]

noun

1. an island in northwestern Hawaii. 511 sq. mi. (1,325 sq. km).

Kauai

/ kɑːˈwɑːiː /

noun

1. a volcanic island in NW Hawaii, northwest of Oahu. Chief town: Lihue. Pop (Kauai county): 60 747 (2003 est). Area (island): 1433 sq km (553 sq miles)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Kauai¹

First recorded in 1840–50; from Hawaiian, of uncertain meaning

Example Sentences

When Schauffele won at Valhalla, his folks were at their place on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, a cargo container that doubles as their oasis from life in San Diego.

From BBC

He had told her about his plans for “Eruption” during their long hikes on the trails of Kauai.

From Los Angeles Times

The legislation said existing law allows coffee blends identified as being from the Kona, Kau and Kauai coffee growing regions to contain only small amounts of beans from these places.

From Seattle Times

In his own Kauai district, Evslin sees people leaving, becoming homeless or working three jobs to stay afloat.

From Seattle Times

Heavy rain beginning Thursday afternoon prompted the closure of public schools Friday across Kauai and the opening of shelters.

From Seattle Times