noun

luau

LOO-ow

Luau (noun) means a traditional Hawaiian feast with local dishes, music, and dancing. Example: “They roasted a whole pig for the beachside luau.”

noun

A traditional Hawaiian feast with local dishes, music, and dancing.

"They roasted a whole pig for the beachside luau."

"The resort hosts a luau every Friday night for guests."

How to use luau

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA festive Hawaiian party centered around food, music, and dance.

Common pairings

throw a luau luau party attend a luau

Word forms

luaus plural, luau plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Hawaiian "lūʻau," originally the name of a taro-leaf dish that came to name the whole feast.

Rhymes for luau

au eau Tau pau Bau lau Mau Hau Yau Kau beau Frau

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Frequently asked questions

What does “luau” mean?

The word “luau” means a traditional Hawaiian feast with local dishes, music, and dancing. In plain terms, a festive Hawaiian party centered around food, music, and dance.

How do you pronounce “luau”?

“Luau” is pronounced LOO-ow (/ˈlu.aʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “luau” in a sentence?

Here is “luau” used in a sentence: “They roasted a whole pig for the beachside luau.”

What part of speech is “luau”?

“Luau” is a noun.

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