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
  • The inside of the restaurant looks like any other Texas barbecue joint with long, family-style tables.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Fans do not need a ticket for the event to purchase barbecue, according to the Instagram post.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of barbecue
Noun
  • The 16-inch surface also offers plenty of space for maneuvering or using with a cast-iron skillet to sear and roast steak, chicken, fish, and vegetables.
    — Olivia Tarantino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Glaser’s profile has risen considerably since her knockout performance on Netflix’s 2024 roast of Tom Brady and her first time hosting the Globes in 2025.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 26 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
  • Some additional family members (also from out of town) came for a casual cookout and brought friends of theirs — informing, not asking, the other family members (not the hosts) only one day in advance.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of cookout
Noun
  • Nonprofits will debut their tools at the capstone AI and philanthropy luncheon on Friday at the Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova, according to the release.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of luncheon
Noun
  • Here, a breakfast buffet to beat all other buffets is available, with plenty of fruit, a serious pastry section and a daily changing South Asian offering such as Sri Lankan hoppers or Maldivian tuna curry.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
  • On Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, Leon’s was open with Alitawi and staff serving a dinner buffet.
    — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of buffet
Noun
  • Start with a lean cut, trim any visible fat, then grill, roast, bake, broil, air-fry, or slow-cook it.
    — Lindsey DeSoto, HEALTH, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The cast also features Martin Scorsese, who makes a guest appearance as fry cook Hugo Durant.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of fry

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