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
  • After studying Central Texas barbecue online and on TV, Santana began infusing his classic Southern meats with the Dominican flavors of oregano, sofrito, adobo, sour orange, molasses, honey, and achiote.
    — Hilary Cadigan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026
  • And remember that Kansas City is known for world-class barbecue; get your fill at Arthur Bryant’s Barbeque or Jack Stack Barbecue.
    — Dashae Engler, Midwest Living, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of barbecue
Noun
  • After an outdoor hike, guests sit down for roast chestnut, regional wines, and smoked South Tyrolean meats.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Reduce it with chiles and molasses for a sticky glaze for roast chicken or use it in a tangy lamb chop marinade.
    — Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 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
  • In the third episode, Simon’s family hosts a birthday cookout in his childhood home, in the predominately Hispanic neighborhood of Pacoima, Los Angeles.
    — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The mass cookout came on Heritage Day, a national holiday where people in multiracial and multicultural South Africa are encouraged to show off and celebrate their own specific heritage.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of cookout
Noun
  • After the service, members of the congregation gathered in the church basement for a luncheon honoring the bishop's anniversary years of service, with steaming trays of chicken, greens, sweet potatoes and desserts.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The commander in chief returned the favor while championing Minaj during a presidential luncheon in July.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of luncheon
Noun
  • Open for breakfast, Sunday brunch (a buffet sometimes accompanied by live jazz), lunch, and dinner, The Bistro serves American classics, with a natural emphasis on seafood.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
  • There’s a sprawling buffet table with lunches and salads daily and breakfasts on weekends.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of buffet
Noun
  • On potatoes, that coating is what delivers the crisp exterior and fluffy center that defines a diner-style fry.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026
  • In batches, carefully add the plantain slices and fry until the edges caramelize, about 5 minutes per side.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of fry

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