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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
  • Looking to pair his love for Texas-style barbecue with pizza dough, which offered more appealing price points and margins than selling meat alone, Felton initially planned to sell barbecue pizzas at farmers markets.
    — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Berkeley police said the long object Shrine pulled from his pocket while following Winograd into her apartment building was believed to be a barbecue lighter.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of barbecue
Noun
  • But one dish likely here to stay at this corner neighborhood joint is the roast chicken, served atop a mustard sauce and with french fries.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Both have a salad bar, a self-serve soup station, an overflowing bread basket, and a special (say tagliatelle with truffles, a roast Argentinian rib-eye, or a seafood buffet), which is the same on both floors.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 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
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of cookout
Noun
  • Friendly House is finalizing the roster for its milestone 75th anniversary awards luncheon.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of luncheon
Noun
  • Hyatt Regency Aruba rounds out its culinary offerings with a juice bar and pizza truck on the beach, a breakfast buffet, an outdoor café, and a pier serving cocktails and light snacks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • With everything from vegan pastries to vegetarian lunch buffets, there’s something for everyone.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of buffet
Noun
  • Bake or air-fry a tray straight from frozen and serve them hot.
    — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Carefully place 10 olives into oil and fry until deeply golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
    — Cate Huguelet, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of fry

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