luau

noun

Definition of luaunext
as in barbecue

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Recent Examples of luau 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 Gershon fondly remembered when Drysdale held a luau at the bar and encouraged her to ride a mechanical bull. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026 The post, with a photo of a beaming Rauber in front of crystal blue water, spoke of a family vacation in Maui with Rauber dancing at a luau. — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for luau
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luau
  1. barbecue
  2. roast
  3. clambake
  4. cookout
  5. luncheon
  6. buffet
  7. fry
Noun
  • Guests will find Italian, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Mexican, seafood, barbecue, beef, charcuterie and so much more, along with desserts and a growing selection of nonalcoholic and alcoholic beverages.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Before the movie cuts to credits, the Platt family can be seen hosting a barbecue in their backyard.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of barbecue
Noun
  • Iammarino and Wheeler started selling their Italian beef, a Chicago roast beef sandwich on French bread and dipped in a jus, in 2023 at breweries and restaurants across the city.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026
  • And, as the crowd chuckled at that one, Vinatieri kept up the roast.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of roast
Noun
  • However, there’s no record of a fire affecting The Flagship or Bourdain throwing a clambake as a scam (although there were annual clambakes hosted by various chefs).
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The Tony team always knew that their film would end in a clambake.
    — Samantha Bergeson, Vanity Fair, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of clambake
Noun
  • The family was in the middle of a cookout when Silvia arrived, and after an unsuccessful attempt to reconcile, authorities said Silvia retrieved the shotgun from his truck and shot the two women.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Ideal for both children and adults, a friendly game of cornhole can bring a fun, competitive aspect to your summer cookout.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of cookout
Noun
  • The event is part of a monthly luncheon discussion series hosted by nonprofit San Diego Rescue Mission’s president and CEO, Donnie Dee.
    — Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Kemp and Jackson united at the Georgia Chamber’s annual congressional luncheon for the first time since Jackson’s party-rattling primary win.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of luncheon
Noun
  • Instead, Gruver steers people toward solid-wood accent tables, side chairs, and case goods such as dressers and buffets.
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Teammate Terrence Tasila can hold his own in the buffet line at 6-1, 270 pounds.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of buffet
Noun
  • The cast also features Martin Scorsese, who makes a guest appearance as fry cook Hugo Durant.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The lakes unfortunately have been subject to a lot of invasive species, which eat the larvae and the fry of the native ones.
    — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of fry

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