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Meaning of "luau" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LUAU

From Hawaiian lu'au.
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PRONUNCIATION OF LUAU

luau  [luːˈaʊ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LUAU

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Luau is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LUAU MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Luau

A luau is a traditional Hawaiian party or feast that is usually accompanied by entertainment. It may feature food such as poi, kalua pig, poke, lomi salmon, opihi, haupia, and beer and entertainment such as traditional Hawaiian music and hula. Among people from Hawaii, the concepts of "luau" and "party" are often blended, resulting in graduation luaus, wedding luaus, and birthday luaus.

Definition of luau in the English dictionary

The definition of luau in the dictionary is a feast of Hawaiian food. Other definition of luau is a dish of taro leaves usually prepared with coconut cream and octopus or chicken.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LUAU


miaou
mɪˈaʊ
miaow
mɪˈaʊ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LUAU

lu
luach
Lualaba
Luanda
Luang Prabang
Luba
lubber
lubber line
lubber´s hole
lubber´s line
lubberliness
lubberly
Lubbock
lube
lubfish
Lubitsch
Lublin
lubra
lubric
lubricant

WORDS THAT END LIKE LUAU

au
bateau
beau
Bissau
bureau
cadeau
chateau
Cocteau
Dessau
Frau
Guinea-Bissau
Nassau
nouveau
Palau
Pau
plateau
tableau
tau
Tokelau
Zwickau

Synonyms and antonyms of luau in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «luau» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LUAU

Find out the translation of luau to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of luau from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «luau» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

卢奥
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

luau
570 millions of speakers

English

luau
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

जाल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

لوا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Люао
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

luau
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

luau
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

luau
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Luau
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Luau
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ハワイ式宴会
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

루아
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Luau
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

luau
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Luau
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लुआ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

luau
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

luau
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

luau
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Люао
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

luau
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

luau
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

luau
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

luau
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

luau
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of luau

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LUAU»

The term «luau» is quite widely used and occupies the 35.071 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LUAU» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «luau» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «luau» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about luau

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LUAU»

Discover the use of luau in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to luau and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
We Love a Luau!
The Backyardigans give a luau party.
Radha Blank, 2007
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Retro Luau: Planning the Perfect Polynesian Party
- Includes a history of the luau in Polynesian culture plus a glossary of Hawaiian terms to Impress your friends.
Richard Perry, 2004
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At the Luau
1 copy
Therese Shea, 2006
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Private Luau (Mills & Boon Kimani)
“I think it's more the other way around,” suggested Raquel, envious that they shared a love that allowed them to work and live together seamlessly. “Mahalo. You know I feel the same way about you,” Kym said. “We are two hot ladies at the luau ...
Devon Vaughn Archer, 2013
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Alan Wong's New Wave Luau: Recipes from Honolulu's ...
In a unique triumph of East-West style, this new cookbook showcases Wong's signature blend of Pacific-Rim styles.
Alan Wong, 2003
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The Flaming Luau of Death: A Madeline Bean Culinary Mystery
When Holly Nichols sets her wedding date, trendy L.A. party-planner Madeline Bean decides to throw her top assistant the hippest and most lavish bridal shower on the planet.
Jerrilyn Farmer, 2010
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Frommer's Honolulu, Waikiki and Oahu
The sun is setting, the tiki torches are lit, the pig is taken from the imu (an oven in the earth), the drums begin pounding—it's luau time. Recently, three new luau have started: in Waikiki, on the North Shore, and in windward Oahu at Sea Life ...
Jeanette Foster, 2009
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Hawaii. Ediz. Inglese
tHE MOST AUTHENTIC LUAU IN HAWAII Like getting sunburnt and wearing an aloha shirt, attending a commercial luau is something most visitors can't leave Hawaii without doing. Some are better than others, but none are truly 'authentic' ...
‎2009
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Hawaii For Dummies
The Old Lahaina Luau and The Feast at Lele are the best luaus that Hawaii has to offer, hands down. If you're going to be on the Valley Isle, be sure to book your spots now; see Chapter 12. If you're not visiting Maui, don't despair. Each island ...
Cheryl Farr Leas, John Rosenthal, 2010
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Pauline Frommer's Hawaii
EXPERIENCING A LUAU For many visitors, a trip to Hawaii wouldn't be complete without a luau. This power of the luau over the tourist perplexes many residents, who can't understand why anybody would spend $75 (the typical luau price) for ...
David Thompson, Lesa M. Griffith, Joan Conrow, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LUAU»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term luau is used in the context of the following news items.
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RSVP for Pro Access' Lip Sync and Luau Party at Bethel's Teen Center
We will meet at Pro Access for our Hawaiian Luau Party...what this means is that we'll have a good ole' American type barbecue and Pro ... «HamletHub, Jul 15»
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Luau fundraiser coming to Reid's - Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer …
The Foundation for Daviess County Public Schools and Specialty Foods Group are sponsoring Luau Fun'Raiser 2015 from 7 to 11 that night. «messenger-inquirer, Jul 15»
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Local winery donates luau proceeds to Green Spaces - : Business
Hula girls from Moon Haven Studio performed in the Tiki Lounge at Georgia Winery during its third annual Luau Wine Fest Saturday, June 27. «Northwest Georgia News, Jul 15»
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Luau to benefit homeless children
Community Outreach Inc. is hosting a Hawaiian luau from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Starker Arts Park, 4485 S.W. Country Club Drive, to benefit ... «Corvallis Gazette Times, Jul 15»
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This Week In Beer: Puckerfest, Kölsch Fest, and Breakside's …
This Week In Beer: Puckerfest, Kölsch Fest, and Breakside's Summer Luau. Portland Beer Events from 7/16/15-7/22/15. Tags:. «Willamette Week, Jul 15»
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AMVETS car show, luau fundraiser is Saturday
AMVETS Post 178, Brighton, is hosting a car show and luau fundraiser Saturday, July 18, to benefit its building fund. CMH-InStory. The car ... «Bolivar Herald-Free Press, Jul 15»
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Fourth annual Hospice Hawaiian Sunset Luau planned
STOCKTON — Reservations are being accepted for the fourth annual Hospice Hawaiian Sunset Luau July 21 at 4:30, 6 or 7:30 p.m. at Stella's ... «Journal Standard, Jul 15»
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Luau to honor Doug Weingartner
ELLWOOD CITY -- A luau is planned for 7 p.m. Friday at the Ellwood City Saxon Club patio, Millview Street, in memory of member Doug ... «Ellwood City Ledger, Jul 15»
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Sake Dinner at Izakaya Mita, Luau Thursdays: Weekday Planner
From Japanese sake to tropical luaus in Bridgeport, The Duck Inn is starting a recurring monthly luau series featuring Hawaiian fare and ... «Dining Chicago, Jul 15»
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Luau hosted by Knights of Nemesis is Aug. 1 in Chalmette
The Knights of Nemesis will hold its 11th annual Jack Bennett Memorial Luau Dance Aug. 1 fro 8 p.m. to midnight at the the St. Bernard Sports ... «NOLA.com, Jul 15»

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