Hula

/ˈhuː.lə/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A traditional Hawaiian dance characterized by hip movements and gestures that tell a story, often accompanied by chant or song.

The dancers performed a beautiful hula at the cultural festival.

The music that accompanies the hula dance.

The hula was set to a lively, traditional Hawaiian melody.

verb

To dance the hula.

She learned to hula during her trip to Hawaii.

Hula comes from the Hawaiian language, reflecting the traditional dance and its cultural significance.

hula dancer

A person who performs hula, often wearing traditional attire.

hula hoop

A circular toy that one twirls around the waist, often associated with playful movement.

hula night

An event or gathering where hula dancing is featured.

ukelele

A small, guitar-like musical instrument often used in Hawaiian music.

lei

A garland or wreath of flowers, often worn during hula performances.

luau

A traditional Hawaiian feast that often includes hula dancing.

To sway or dance rhythmically.

She was just hulaing around the living room, enjoying her favorite song.

To improvise in a carefree manner.

On the road trip, we were hulaing our way through the playlist.