Luau Definition

lo͝o-ou, lo͝oou
noun
A traditional Hawaiian feast, usually with entertainment.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Luau

Noun

Singular:
luau
Plural:
luaus

Origin of Luau

  • Replaced earlier paina (from pāʻina) and ahaaina (from ʻahaʻaina).

    From Wiktionary

  • Hawaiian lūʻau. Attested 1856 in the Pacific Commercial Advertiser.

    From Wiktionary

  • Hawaiian lū‘au young taro tops, feast (at which taro tops are served)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Luau Sentence Examples

  • No hula event or Hawaiian luau party would be complete without artificial grass skirts.

  • If your ceremony's a casual event - possibly even set up like a luau - you could opt for a palm tree or Adirondack chair atop your cake.

  • Candy Warehouse has an ample selection of beach, luau, and tropical theme candy.

  • You can go as casual as you like, even incorporating a luau theme into the mix.

  • Try snorkeling, golfing, surfing or attend a luau.

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Words Starting With

LLULUA

Words Ending With

UAUUAU

Unscrambles

luau

Words Starting With L and Ending With U

Starts With L & Ends With UStarts With LU & Ends With UStarts With L & Ends With AU

Word Length

4 Letter Words4 Letter Words Starting With L4 Letter Words Ending With U