luau

noun

lu·​au ˈlü-ˌau̇ How to pronounce luau (audio)
: a Hawaiian feast

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The star receiver, with several colorful leis draping his shoulders, turned heads upon arrival at a Monday night luau. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025 For the grand finale in Maui, guests can hop aboard the resort’s luxury catamaran and cruise to the Molokini Crater for more world-class snorkeling, then hula the last enchanting evening away at a private farewell luau. Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, 18 June 2025 The couple worked with local venues for their three-day celebration, which included a pool party and a traditional luau. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 June 2025 Outside of this festival, the resort is home to one of Maui’s best luaus. Plant-Based Cooking Class Chef Demery is leading a one-time interactive cooking class that incorporates seasonal ingredients in line with Miraval’s Life in Balance philosophy. Geoff Whitmore, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for luau

Word History

Etymology

Hawaiian lū'au

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of luau was in 1853

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“Luau.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luau. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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luau

noun
lu·​au ˈlü-ˌau̇ How to pronounce luau (audio)
: a Hawaiian feast

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