Ukulele (noun)

A small, four-stringed musical instrument of Hawaiian origin, typically with a hollow body and a fretted neck.

Origin:

From hawaiian ʻukulele, from ʻukulele ("jumping flea") a diminutive of ʻuku ("flea") + lele ("to jum.p")

Examples:

1. I"ve been playing the ukulele for a few months now, and I"m really enjoying it.
2. The ukulele has a unique sound that is often associated with Hawaiian music.
3. My grandfather taught me how to play a few chords on the ukulele when I was a kid.
4. The ukulele is a relatively simple instrument to learn, making it a popular choice for beginners.
5. Many popular songs have been adapted for the ukulele, such as "Somewhere Over the Rainbow".