Luau

Pronunciation: /luːaʊ/

Definitions of luau

noun a Hawaiian feast or party, typically featuring food, drinks, and entertainment

Example Sentences

A1 I went to a luau on my vacation in Hawaii.

A2 The luau featured traditional Hawaiian music and dancing.

B1 Attending a luau is a popular tourist activity in Hawaii.

B2 The luau buffet had a variety of delicious Hawaiian dishes.

C1 The luau I attended had a fire dancer as entertainment.

C2 The luau was a lavish event with elaborate decorations and performances.

Examples of luau in a Sentence

formal The luau was a traditional Hawaiian feast to celebrate a special occasion.

informal I'm so excited for the luau party at the beach this weekend!

slang The luau last night was lit, the food was on point!

figurative Attending the luau felt like being transported to a tropical paradise.

Grammatical Forms of luau

• past tense: attended
• plural: luaus
• comparative: more luau
• superlative: most luau
• present tense: attend
• future tense: will attend
• perfect tense: have attended
• continuous tense: is attending
• singular: luau
• positive degree: luau
• infinitive: to attend
• gerund: attending
• participle: attending

Origin and Evolution of luau

First Known Use: 1819 year

Language of Origin: Hawaiian

Story behind the word: The word 'luau' originates from the Hawaiian language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a feast or party in Hawaii, the word 'luau' has become synonymous with a traditional Hawaiian feast featuring entertainment such as hula dancing and music. It has also been adopted into English to refer to any festive gathering with Hawaiian or Polynesian themes.