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 spill out onto the three-part terrace, with its overhead heaters, barbecue space, and The Cigar Garden, where tobacco lovers can take their pick of Havanas from the humidor and lose themselves in a smoky haze until closing time.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2026
  • Camping chairs can be used at home for extra seating, a barbecue, the park, sports games and dozens of other gatherings.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
Definition of barbecue
Noun
  • Food and drink Days here start at Rice Kitchen, the all-day diner doling out breakfasts of avocado toast with roast tomatoes and white asparagus, and fruit- and flower-topped little bowls of yogurt from Da Lat.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • Dhillon wrote and stars in the new series, which unfolds in the Los Angeles world of standup comedy and roast battles.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 July 2026
Definition of roast
Noun
  • The clambake is ready when the clams have fully opened, the potatoes are tender, the broth is bubbling and the sausage is heated through.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Fittingly for a film about a foodie such as Bourdain, the cast, director, and audience headed downcoast for a lively beachside clambake outside the cozily rustic Provincetown Inn.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 June 2026
Definition of clambake
Noun
  • On July 4, the family hosted a memorial cookout with games, raffles and prizes to help raise money for Palaquibay’s funeral.
    — Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 12 July 2026
  • Biting into a juicy hamburger hot off the grill is one of our favorite parts of a summer cookout.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026
Definition of cookout
Noun
  • The festival began as a humble luncheon in 1978, growing into a phenomenon with an annual attendance of around 100,000.
    — Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 17 July 2026
  • With new financial support from the Lyons Township Mental Health Commission, the Village of Indian Head Park will be able to continue Senior Congregate Lunch & Learn, its monthly older adult luncheon program.
    — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Definition of luncheon
Noun
  • Scientists say the delta’s naturally nutrient-rich waters provide a great buffet for the crabs and other marine life.
    — Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Evading the zapper were the eight flies in the salad prep area, four in the dessert area and three on the wall near the serving utensils at the hot buffet.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
Definition of buffet
Noun
  • Chick-Fil-A One Members can receive a free medium fry all week!
    — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
  • Working in 3 batches, gently shake off any excess cornmeal from dredged okra; place okra in hot oil, and fry until golden brown and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes, turning halfway through cooking time.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 7 July 2026
Definition of fry

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