luau
noun
lu·au ˈlü-ˌau̇ 
: a Hawaiian feast
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web With a lighthouse and sandy Waikiki Beach, Winter Island Maritime Park in Salem seems like the perfect spot for a Hawaiian luau. 
Adam Sennott, BostonGlobe.com, 1 July 2022 Considering the entire Johnson experience started out on a whim about who the kids would love to have attend their spring luau and dance, which celebrity will Vento and her team target next year? John Benson, cleveland, 1 July 2022 Two days on Kauai are next on the itinerary, with a journey to Waimea Canyon, a luau, hike, or kayak cruise among things to do before returning to Honolulu to disembark on Saturday morning. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2021 Hawaiian Style Guy and his family go deep-sea fishing, catch some waves and enjoy a luau in this new episode. Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2022 Maui is the next island on the itinerary, with a luau, a drive or helicopter flight to Haleakala Crater, a trip to Hana, or an underwater cruise on the Atlantis submarine. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2021 The luau includes Happy Hour with appetizers, drinks, dinner and entertainment including a Hawaiian-style band, fire performers, hula dancers, drummers and more. Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2021 The former Alabama quarterback held a fundraising luau in one of Bryant-Denny Stadium’s clubs Tuesday night. Michael Casagrande | Mcasagrande@al.com, al, 30 June 2021 In addition to planning the wedding, the Bandells also hosted a rehearsal dinner luau at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and a bridal luncheon on the Empress Lilly (now Paddlefish at Disney Springs). Kathleen Christiansen, orlandosentinel.com, 25 Apr. 2021 See More
Adam Sennott, BostonGlobe.com, 1 July 2022 Considering the entire Johnson experience started out on a whim about who the kids would love to have attend their spring luau and dance, which celebrity will Vento and her team target next year? John Benson, cleveland, 1 July 2022 Two days on Kauai are next on the itinerary, with a journey to Waimea Canyon, a luau, hike, or kayak cruise among things to do before returning to Honolulu to disembark on Saturday morning. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2021 Hawaiian Style Guy and his family go deep-sea fishing, catch some waves and enjoy a luau in this new episode. Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2022 Maui is the next island on the itinerary, with a luau, a drive or helicopter flight to Haleakala Crater, a trip to Hana, or an underwater cruise on the Atlantis submarine. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2021 The luau includes Happy Hour with appetizers, drinks, dinner and entertainment including a Hawaiian-style band, fire performers, hula dancers, drummers and more. Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2021 The former Alabama quarterback held a fundraising luau in one of Bryant-Denny Stadium’s clubs Tuesday night. Michael Casagrande | Mcasagrande@al.com, al, 30 June 2021 In addition to planning the wedding, the Bandells also hosted a rehearsal dinner luau at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and a bridal luncheon on the Empress Lilly (now Paddlefish at Disney Springs). Kathleen Christiansen, orlandosentinel.com, 25 Apr. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
Hawaiian lū'au
First Known Use
1853, in the meaning defined above
luau
noun
as in clambake
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- clambake
- cookout
- barbecue
- roast
- barbeque
- luncheon
- buffet
- fry
- carnival
- gala
- festivity
- smorgasbord
- shindig
- festival
- fete
- blowout
- dinner
- banquet
- party
- fête
- repast
- chow
- feast
- table
- feed
- regale
- mess
- spread
- beelined
- beelines
- beelining
- Beelzebub
- beelzebubs
- beeman
- beemaster
- beemasters
- beemen
- been
- been (to)
- been around
- been around the block
- been down that road before
- been down this road before
- been friends with
- been on the lookout for
- been out of breath
- been partial to
- been through the wringer
- been to
- been/gone down this/that road before
- beena marriage
- beens
- beep