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Definition of hula

hula

/ˈhuː.lə/
hu · la
Plural:hulas
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Past Simple:hulaed
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Past Participle:hulaed
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Present Participle:hulaing
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• noun

1

A traditional Polynesian dance originating in the Hawaiian Islands, characterized by rhythmic hip movements, undulating hand gestures that tell a story, and accompaniment by chant or song.

Example

"The dancers performed a traditional hula that recounted the ancient legends of the island."

• verb

1

To dance the hula.

Example

"She learned to hula from her grandmother during summer visits to Oahu."

• Rhymes for hula

• Nearby Words

huka falls
hukou
hukou falls
hula
hulk
hulking
hulky

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 18th century directly from Hawaiian hula, meaning 'a Polynesian dance' or 'to dance the hula'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hula. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hula
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