luaus

plural of luau

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for luaus
Noun
  • Some controversial jokes by lesser, edgy comedians fell flat but Jeff Ross, the master of roasts, held the tempo together and kept the roast moving forward.
    Malina Saval, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
  • Other roasts include aged sirloin of beef, British half roast chicken and a walnut roast, all with full trimmings.
    Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • This will cause disruptions to outdoor festivities, including people traveling to the World Cup match at Dallas Stadium.
    Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 13 June 2026
  • Other family members watched the festivities from the Major General's Office, which overlooks the parade grounds.
    Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • Pack these pants as a practical option for long flights, buffets, and full sightseeing days.
    Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
  • Breakfast is taken in the same restaurant, curated by Ducasse himself, and is entirely a la carte (no buffets here), with pain au chocolats made with cocoa from Ducasse’s own chocolatier in Paris.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
Noun
  • All women in Rancho Bernardo and adjacent communities are welcome to attend its luncheons held on the first Thursday of September through June at the Maderas Golf Club in Poway.
    Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
  • It's served as an appetizer year-round, at luncheons for any occasion, or enjoyed as a simple summer meal.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
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“Luaus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luaus. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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