noun
luau
LOO-ow
noun
1
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 notesIn 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.