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luau Meaning & Definition

/ˈlu.aʊ/

What Does Luau Mean?

Luau is used as a noun meaning An elaborate Hawaiian feast featuring traditional foods and entertainment.

Word Facts for Luau

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈlu.aʊ/
Syllables2
Pluralluaus

Luau Definition (Noun)

  1. An elaborate Hawaiian feast featuring traditional foods and entertainment.

Synonyms of Luau

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Word Forms & Grammar

luau (plural luaus or luau)

Words That Rhyme With Luau

Origin of Luau

Borrowed from Hawaiian lūʻau. Replaced earlier paina (from pāʻina) and ahaaina (from ʻahaʻaina).

Pronouncing Luau

You say luau as /ˈlu.aʊ/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (lu).