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The band would play on the night off for the local hotel bands and we'd back all the different acts. So I'd been advised by good friends of mine to come back to Hawaii. Oh, I loved Honolulu, playing at a place right on the beach at Waikiki!
Martin Denny

Meaning of "Waikiki" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WAIKIKI

Waikiki  [ˈwaɪkɪˌkiː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WAIKIKI

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Waikiki is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES WAIKIKI MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Waikiki

Waikiki

Waikīkī is a beachfront neighborhood of Honolulu, on the south shore of the island of Oʻahu, in Hawaii, United States. Waikiki is best known for Waikīkī Beach, the white sand beach shoreline fronting the neighborhood. Waikīkī is home to public places including Kapiʻolani Park, Fort de Russy Military Reservation, Kahanamoku Lagoon, Kūhiō Beach Park, and Ala Wai Harbor.

Definition of Waikiki in the English dictionary

The definition of Waikiki in the dictionary is a resort area in Hawaii, on SE Oahu: a suburb of Honolulu.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WAIKIKI


ake
ˈɑːkiː
apres-ski
ˌæpreɪˈskiː
ASCII
ˈæskiː
Cherokee
ˈtʃɛrəˌkiː
chromakey
ˈkrəʊməˌkiː
croquis
krɒˈkiː
Didache
ˈdɪdəˌkiː
jet-ski
dʒet skiː
key
kiː
latchkey
ˈlætʃˌkiː
Manichee
ˈmænɪˌkiː
marquee
mɑːˈkiː
Milwaukee
mɪlˈwɔːkiː
Nike
ˈnaɪkiː
passkey
ˈpɑːsˌkiː
quay
kiː
ski
skiː
Taranaki
ˌtærəˈnækiː
Torquay
ˌtɔːˈkiː
turnkey
ˈtɜːnˌkiː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WAIKIKI

Wahabi
Wahabism
Wahhabi
Wahhabism
wahine
wahoo
wai
waiata
waif
waifish
waiflike
waift
Waikaremoana
Waikato
wail
wailer
wailful
wailfully
wailing
Wailing Wall

WORDS THAT END LIKE WAIKIKI

al-Maliki
ariki
Berezniki
Bolsheviki
briki
daishiki
dashiki
Hawaiki
heitiki
horiatiki
kabiki
kakariki
patiki
piki
rauriki
reiki
Tajiki
tiki
tzatziki
wiki

Synonyms and antonyms of Waikiki in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Waikiki» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WAIKIKI

Find out the translation of Waikiki to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Waikiki from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Waikiki» in English.

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威基基
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Waikiki
570 millions of speakers

English

Waikiki
510 millions of speakers

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Waikiki
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

يكيكي
280 millions of speakers

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Waikiki
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Waikiki
270 millions of speakers

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Waikiki
260 millions of speakers

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Waikiki
220 millions of speakers

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Waikiki
190 millions of speakers

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Waikiki
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ワイキキ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

와이키키
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Waikiki
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Waikiki
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வாய்கிகி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वायकी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Waikiki
70 millions of speakers

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Waikiki
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Waikiki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Waikiki
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Waikiki
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Waikiki
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Waikiki
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Waikiki
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Waikiki
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Waikiki

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WAIKIKI»

The term «Waikiki» is quite widely used and occupies the 29.339 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WAIKIKI» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Waikiki

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2 QUOTES WITH «WAIKIKI»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Waikiki.
1
Martin Denny
The band would play on the night off for the local hotel bands and we'd back all the different acts. So I'd been advised by good friends of mine to come back to Hawaii. Oh, I loved Honolulu, playing at a place right on the beach at Waikiki!
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Duke Kahanamoku
Every day of the year where the water is 76, day and night, and the waves roll high, I take my sled, without runners, and coast down the face of the big waves that roll in at Waikiki.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WAIKIKI»

Discover the use of Waikiki in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Waikiki and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Waikiki beachboy
Analyse: Le terme beachboy et le lieu Waikiki évoquent une légende et une époque.
Grady Timmons, 1989
2
Staging Tourism: Bodies on Display from Waikiki to Sea World
From Shamu the dancing whale at Sea World to Hawaiian lu'au shows, Staging Tourism analyzes issues of performance in a wide range of tourist venues.
Jane Desmond, 1999
3
Waikiki: A History of Forgetting and Remembering
The ways in which Waikiki's rich agricultural sites and sacred places were transformed into one of the world's most famous vacation destinations is revealed in this cultural and environmental history of the area.
Andrea Feeser, Gaye Chan, 2006
4
Waikiki Beachnik
A humorous report on a two-and-a-half month visit to Hawaii.
Harry Allen Smith, 1960
5
The Surf Rats of Waikiki Beach
Carmen Geshell. V And whenever they needed inspiration, all they had to do. 19.
Carmen Geshell, 2004
6
Representations of Waikiki: An Analysis of Hawaiian Tourism ...
Tourism dominates the Hawaiian economy, and the economic stronghold of the tourism industry is Waikiki.
Victoria S. Downey, 2007
7
Oahu Revealed: The Ultimate Guide to Honolulu, Waikiki & Beyond
This is the best investment you can make for your O'ahu vacation. Whether you are a first time visitor or a long time kama'aina, you will find out more about O'ahu from this book than from any other source.
‎2012
8
Honolulu, Waikiki and O'Ahu
DRINKING & ENTERTAINMENT Whether you just want to linger over one of those cool, frosty drinks with the little umbrellas or are looking for Hawaiian music and hula dancing, you're in the right place – just check out the Waikiki After Dark  ...
Sara Benson, Scott Kennedy, 2009
9
Frommer's Honolulu, Waikiki and Oahu
Amenities: Restaurant (poolside bar Mon–Fri, grill Fri lunch only); outdoor pool. In room: A/C, TV, fridge, hair dryer (on request), kitchenette. Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach ☆ Not only do you get the value and quality of the Outrigger chain ...
Jeanette Foster, 2012
10
Honolulu, Waikiki and O'ahu
In-depth guide to Oahu, Hawaii's most-visited island, with comprehensive coverage of the big drawcards Honolulu and Waikiki Oahu Outdoors chapter featuring detailed surfing information by surf-expert Joel Patterson Insider advice for all ...
Ned Friary, Glenda Bendure, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WAIKIKI»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Waikiki is used in the context of the following news items.
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Outrigger Enterprises Group joins with Blue Note Entertainment …
... which owns and operates music clubs throughout the world are joining to renovate the former Society of Seven showroom inside the Outrigger Waikiki Beach ... «Pacific Business News, Jun 15»
2
Hawaii Tourists Getting Swept Up in Honolulu Homeless Crackdown
In this photo taken Monday Sept. 8, 2014, Jim Trevarthen, 62, watches the surfers near Waikiki Beach in Honolulu. Cathy Bussewitz / Associated Press ... «Skift, May 15»
3
Celebrating Spam: Hawaiians flock to annual Waikiki Spam Jam …
There were over 40 different Spam dishes at the 13th annual Waikiki Spam Jam for people to try, including Spam cupcakes, Spam lo mein, Spam Cheesecake ... «Rick Kupchella's BringMeTheNews, May 15»
4
First look at Hilton Garden Inn in Waikiki
PBN previously reported that the former Ohana Waikiki West hotel would close in March, undergo renovation and reopen as a Hilton Garden Inn. When it ... «Pacific Business News, Apr 15»
5
2 arrested in Waikiki; accused of assaulting police officers
HONOLULU —Two men were arrested in Waikiki early Friday accused of assaulting two police officers, according to the Honolulu Police Department. Related. «KITV Honolulu, Apr 15»
6
IHS: Sit-Lie Ban is working in Waikiki
WAIKIKI (HawaiiNewsNow) - There is a noticeable difference in Waikiki. There area less people seen sleeping on sidewalks, benches and on the grass along ... «Hawaii News Now, Feb 15»
7
What really went down in Waikiki
A group of mates hit up a high-end bar in Waikiki. They drink. They joke. They mingle and even take selfies. Pro golfer Robert Allenby is then abducted, robbed ... «Herald Sun, Jan 15»
8
Korean national arrested for murder in death of infant in Waikiki
The husband has been put up in another hotel in Waikiki through the Visitor Aloha Society of Hawaii. Another source told KHON2 he did not know his wife was ... «KHON2, Nov 14»
9
Teacher arrested in Waikiki for alleged sex with student
A 45-year-old teacher who had just begun work at Voyager Charter School was arrested early Tuesday at a Waikiki condo on charges of having sex with a ... «Honolulu Star-Advertiser, Nov 14»
10
Japanese Dignitary Dies in Waikiki
Takehiko Kimura, deputy mayor of the city of Chigasaki, Japan, was found unresponsive in waters off of Waikiki on Saturday morning, KHON reports. He was ... «Honolulu Civil Beat, Oct 14»

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