luau

noun

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

Examples of luau in a Sentence

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The luau itself includes a traditional buffet dinner, unlimited drinks and a show. Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025 So why not plan a wedding luncheon for 270 people, or a Hawaiian luau for 20? Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025 Oahu offers travelers much more beyond its stunning beaches and natural splendor, or even the must-do tourist activities like attending a luau or visiting Pearl Harbor. Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025 Fundraising events, such as a luau and an ice cream social, helped raise $45,000 from 249 team members. Brendan Le, People.com, 20 Aug. 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 15 Jan. 2026.

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luau

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

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