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Lanai Island

Lanai Island

3.7
An island in central Hawaii with pineapple farms and quiet beaches
  • proper noun
  • /ləˈnaɪ ˈaɪlənd/
translation icon : isla Lanai
  • Lanai Island was once famous for supplying nearly all of the world's pineapples.

Examples

  • Many tourists visit Lanai Island for its secluded beaches and luxury resorts.

  • During their trip to Hawaii, they took a ferry to Lanai Island to explore its natural beauty.

  • I visited Lanai Island last summer.

  • Have you ever been to Lanai Island?

  • Lanai Island is renowned for its pineapple plantations and stunning landscapes.

  • When visiting Hawaii, many travelers make sure to see Lanai Island for its unique charm.

  • The historical significance of Lanai Island lies in its contribution to the pineapple industry.

Synonyms

Lanai
vsLanai Island
2 5.8

An island in Hawaii known for pineapple farms and quiet beaches

is described more narrowly, focusing only on pineapple plantations

Surface Forms

Lanai Island main

Morphology

Lanai + island

This is simply a place name formed from the proper noun 'Lanai' plus the noun 'island'; its meaning (the island called Lanai in Hawaii) is directly derivable from the constituents. Place-name constructions of this type are cross-linguistically common and pose no idiomatic or metaphorical barrier for a B1 learner who knows both words.

Etymology

Lanai Island takes its name from the Hawaiian word Lanai, which may mean 'calm' or 'peaceful place', and that image of a small, quiet island fits its history of pineapple farms and quiet beaches.