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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Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
The alternate cover, a mustached man with what appears to be a colorful lei necklace around his neck, was taken from a painting from one of the houses where Bryan recorded all the songs for the album.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 12 Jan. 2026
Upon entering, guests are greeted with a fragrant lei garland, full of blooming plumerias, and kids in floaties and water shoes run about while parents relax in cushy lobby chairs with eye-catching cocktails.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2025
The toddler wore a lei and headband with palm trees on it, looking down at her feet.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Hawaiian cultural activities are also at the forefront here, from lei-making to hula workshops.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
The alternate cover, a mustached man with what appears to be a colorful lei necklace around his neck, was taken from a painting from one of the houses where Bryan recorded all the songs for the album.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 12 Jan. 2026
Upon entering, guests are greeted with a fragrant lei garland, full of blooming plumerias, and kids in floaties and water shoes run about while parents relax in cushy lobby chairs with eye-catching cocktails.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2025
The toddler wore a lei and headband with palm trees on it, looking down at her feet.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Lei.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lei. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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