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ukulele
The term evokes a bright, cheerful, and relaxed atmosphere, often associated with tropical settings and leisure. While it is a legitimate musical instrument with a wide range of technical capabilities, in popular culture it is frequently used as a shorthand for a carefree or "island" aesthetic.
As a countable noun, it follows standard English pluralization rules. It is distinct from the guitar in both size and tuning, and the word is used exclusively for this specific instrument regardless of the specific brand or variation of the four-stringed design.
Meanings
Examples
I want to learn how to play the ukulele this summer.
She strummed her ukulele while sitting on the beach.
The ukulele is a small string instrument from Hawaii.
I wonder if a concert ukulele would be better than a soprano.
Just play a few simple chords on the ukulele and everyone will smile.