Definition of lei
:a wreath or necklace usually of flowers or leaves
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There’s even an option for the couple to add flower lei welcomes for their guests.
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Please take a complimentary lei and a set of brass knuckles.
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Guests will enjoy a true luau experience that includes a Hawaiian lei and Mai Tai, all-you-can-eat Polynesian buffet and entertainment.
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Where to Stay: The St. Regis Princeville Resort has the ultimate coastal views, a beach, fantastic family activities such as lei making or ukulele lessons, and beachside bonfires with s’mores.
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St. Julian’s graduation robe, football jersey and a flower lei were draped over his chair on the field to honor his memory.
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The first one features a blurry Lively, having a great time, wearing some presumably expensive gold earrings and a purple lei.
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The new KA WA'A lū'au presents a traditional Hawaiian outdoor barbecue and buffet, with an intricate performance showcasing ancient Hawaiian lore, as well as pre-show arts and crafts like taro pounding and lei making.
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Recent Examples of lei from the Web
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There’s even an option for the couple to add flower lei welcomes for their guests.
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Please take a complimentary lei and a set of brass knuckles.
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Guests will enjoy a true luau experience that includes a Hawaiian lei and Mai Tai, all-you-can-eat Polynesian buffet and entertainment.
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Where to Stay: The St. Regis Princeville Resort has the ultimate coastal views, a beach, fantastic family activities such as lei making or ukulele lessons, and beachside bonfires with s’mores.
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St. Julian’s graduation robe, football jersey and a flower lei were draped over his chair on the field to honor his memory.
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The first one features a blurry Lively, having a great time, wearing some presumably expensive gold earrings and a purple lei.
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The new KA WA'A lū'au presents a traditional Hawaiian outdoor barbecue and buffet, with an intricate performance showcasing ancient Hawaiian lore, as well as pre-show arts and crafts like taro pounding and lei making.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'lei.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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