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
  • During that time, visitors and residents are encouraged to explore various styles of soul, barbecue, pizza and more among participating restaurants.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Aside from the Portuguese barbecue foods at their welcome dinner, their wedding meal featured several traditional flavors, such as cod fritters and sausage, while the mains were more continental.
    — Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of barbecue
Noun
  • Excess compound butter can be used to make garlic bread, to season a roast chicken or steak, or even to finish warm potatoes.
    — Claire Wadsworth, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 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
  • And whether your plans involve a big backyard cookout or a quiet afternoon on the porch, there’s no reason the drinks need to be complicated.
    — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • As Americans prepare for an upcoming three-day long weekend, economists warn that hosting a July 4th holiday cookout this year could cost nearly 10% more than last year.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of cookout
Noun
  • White pointed to an El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce luncheon earlier this month, where Matsui appeared as a guest speaker, as an effort to reach independent and Republican voters.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The team has worked closely with local officials, including KCK Mayor Christal Watson, and plans to follow their lead on how to move forward with that, Mark Donovan, the team’s president, said during the annual Chiefs’ kickoff luncheon on Tuesday.
    — Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of luncheon
Noun
  • The restaurant, Caffè dell’Oro, which has sidewalk seating overlooking the river, serves a fabulous buffet breakfast and upscale Italian cuisine for lunch and dinner.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • That provides a nice buffet to choose from depending on the topic.
    — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of buffet
Noun
  • 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
  • The table stock version, ultimately, still tastes like a French fry.
    — Courtney Crowder, Des Moines Register, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of fry

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