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Definition of honolulu
honolulu
/ˌhɑː.nəˈluː.luː/
Hon · o · lu · lu
honolulu Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
4
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
• noun
1
American The capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Hawaii, situated on the southeastern coast of the island of Oahu, serving as a major hub for international business, military defense, and Pacific culture.
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Honolulu. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/honolulu