Definitions

1. noun

a traditional dance from Hawaii, typically performed by women to music, characterized by hip movements and hand gestures.

“She watched in awe as the hula dancers performed on stage.”

2. verb

to dance the hula, or to move one’s hips in a hula-like manner.

“The tourists tried to hula on the beach, but they looked quite awkward.”

3. proper noun

a type of skirt or kirtle traditionally worn by hula dancers.

“The hula girl’s bright yellow hula was a vibrant splash of color on stage.”