plural of leu
the basic monetary unit of Moldova and Romania see Money Table
Examples of lei in a Sentence
Noun (1)
we were presented with flowery leis as soon as we stepped off the plane in Hawaii
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Embrace the culture by learning how to dance the hula, play the ukulele, or make a lei or a Kukui Nut bracelet.
—Barbara Schuler, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025
Modern lei motifs include lehua along with ‘iliahi (sandalwood) and lokelani (damask rose).
—D. Kauwila Mahi, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 July 2025
This year's winner: a customary lei kui or sewn lei.
—Jonathan Vigliotti, CBS News, 18 May 2025
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Noun
The toddler wore a lei and headband with palm trees on it, looking down at her feet.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Embrace the culture by learning how to dance the hula, play the ukulele, or make a lei or a Kukui Nut bracelet.
—Barbara Schuler, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025
Modern lei motifs include lehua along with ‘iliahi (sandalwood) and lokelani (damask rose).
—D. Kauwila Mahi, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 July 2025
This year's winner: a customary lei kui or sewn lei.
—Jonathan Vigliotti, CBS News, 18 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for lei
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“Lei.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lei. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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