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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
  • Healthier Potato Salad This potato salad looks just like your classic barbecue or potluck dish (and tastes pretty similar too).
    — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Named after India’s roadside food stalls, Dhaba BBQ reimagines traditional curries and street foods into handhelds and barbecue plates.
    — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of barbecue
Noun
  • Besides beer, pretzels, pork roast and sausages were also sought-after delicacies.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
  • By Sunday, families are gathering around tables of roast lamb.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 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
  • Young Thug sponsored a cookout for the teens, young men and their families, serving hot dogs and hamburgers.
    — Leondra Head, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip Buffalo Chicken Dip is a staple side dish that is always at the summer cookout and the Sunday football watch party.
    — Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of cookout
Noun
  • Before the hustle and bustle, and grind, of the 2026 NFL season, Chiefs moms were treated to an elegant lunch and some great swag on Sunday at a luncheon hosted by Randi Mahomes.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The brand also popped up in the Hamptons and partnered with Net-a-porter on an exclusive capsule that was launched with a train-to-luncheon activation in London this past summer.
    — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of luncheon
Noun
  • Football-Themed Table Runner To set up a quick, simple game day buffet, snag a Football-Themed Table Runner for the whole spread.
    — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Eight roach corpses filled a device on the buffet line’s cold holding unit.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of buffet
Noun
  • Chocolate Peanut-Butter Baked Doughnuts These no-fry doughnuts are super chocolatey—a perfect match for your morning joe.
    — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Each piece of yuca (cut like a large fry) is wrapped in bacon and fried until the outside is crispy and golden while the center remains soft.
    — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of fry

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