luau
pronunciation
How to pronounce luau in British English:
UK [lu:'aʊ]
How to pronounce luau in American English:
US ['luaʊ]
Word Origin
- luau (n.)
- Hawaiian party or feast, 1853, from Hawaiian lu'au, literally "young taro tops," which were served at outdoor feasts.
Example
- 1. Drew 's famous hawaiian luau party .
- 2. You 're doing a luau ?
- 3. Royal kona resort luau , kailua-kona .
- 4. And you must stay for our luau later tonight .
- 5. Besides the food , hula dancing makes a luau special .