Molokai

American

[moh-luh-kahy, -kah-ee, moh-luh-kahy] / ˌmoʊ ləˈkaɪ, -ˈkɑ i, ˈmoʊ ləˌkaɪ /

Or Moloka'i

noun

an island in central Hawaii, site of a former leper colony. 259 sq. mi. (670 sq. km).

Molokai British

/ ˌməʊləʊˈkɑːɪ /

noun

an island in central Hawaii. Pop: 7404 (2000). Area: 676 sq km (261 sq miles)

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Etymology

Origin of Molokai

First recorded in 1885–90; from Hawaiian Molokaʿi or Molokai

Example Sentences

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Authorities warn that the same storm system is now threatening other islands, with flash flood alerts and evacuation warnings issued for parts of Maui, Molokai and Lanai.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

Flood watch warnings have also been issued for Maui, Molokai and The Big Island.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

The high surfing warning was in effect for north- and west-facing shores of the islands of Oahu, Kauai, Molokai and Niihau and north-facing shores of Maui.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 26, 2023

Tight ends Molokai Matavao, Hudson Habermehl and Carsen Ryan combined for 160 of the Bruins’ 290 receiving yards.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2023

A statement of the leper population at Leper Settlement at Molokai for the biennial period ending March 31, 1888, is 749.

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