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Maui

Maui

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A large Hawaiian island with beautiful beaches and natural sights
  • proper noun
  • /ˈmaʊi/
translation icon : Maui
  • My dream is to retire on Maui, where I can enjoy the beautiful sunsets and tropical scenery.
  • Maui, Hawaii
  • island of Maui
  • Maui County

I'm excited about going to Maui in two weeks.

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Examples

  • During our vacation, we visited the stunning beaches and natural attractions that Maui offers.

  • Maui is the second largest of the Hawaiian Islands, known for its scenic beaches and resorts.

  • OK, I want to say this was in Maui, right?

  • So I'll explain the rest of the post, but I am off to Maui in just a few hours.

  • We're going to Maui and get you on some real waves.

  • I'm excited about going to Maui in two weeks.

  • To the west of Maui lies Molokai.

  • As a wedding gift, the Murrows arranged a week in Maui for our honeymoon.

    Fiction book (2000)
  • On a deserted beach in Maui, we kissed each other amid the sound of the waves.

    Fiction book (2000)
  • The Fourth International Conference on Cold Fusion took place on the island of Maui, in Hawaii, December 6-9, 1993.

    Academic text (1994)

Synonyms

Maui Island
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A Hawaiian island known for beautiful beaches, mountains, and tourist spots

is the shorter more common name for the same island

Compounds

A Hawaiian island known for beautiful beaches, mountains, and tourist spots

Surface Forms

Maui main

Etymology

Maui is the name of the Hawaiian island and comes from the Polynesian demigod Maui, who in many island stories pulled islands out of the sea with a magic fishhook. So the island's name makes you think of those creation tales and its wild, beautiful shores.