luau

noun

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

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The luau takes place on the resort's lawn and is subject to weather. Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 15 June 2026 Once everything is cooked, everyone pitches in to remove and serve the food for a neighborhood-style luau with storytelling by Maunakea and some of the other staff members. Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 Pull up a chaise longue on Kauna'oa Beach, play a few rounds of golf, or grab a bite at one of the hotel’s three restaurants, plus a weekly clambake and twice-weekly luau. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 May 2026 The Grand Hyatt luau features the traditional dances of Polynesia from the islands of Tahiti, Samoa, New Zealand and Hawaii. Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026 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 19 Jun. 2026.

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luau

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

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