How to Use luau in a Sentence

luau

noun
  • Aulani's on-property luau had a strong sense of place.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 15 June 2026
  • The event will be followed by a luau party with hula dancers.
    — Pam Kragen, sandiegouniontribune.com, 28 Sep. 2017
  • The luau takes place on the resort's lawn and is subject to weather.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 15 June 2026
  • The gang deals with the fallout of the explosive events that took place at the luau.
    — Rivea Ruff, Essence, 18 Jan. 2022
  • Like a pig at a luau, the Hawaiian Islands get roasted from below.
    — Daniel Strain, WIRED, 27 May 2011
  • The eatery has been hosting ping-pong matches and plans a Memorial Day luau.
    — Mary Forgione, latimes.com, 25 May 2017
  • There will be a new insiders tour, reef and dolphin encounters, and table seating for a luau.
    — From Usa Today Network and Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2021
  • For many travelers to the Aloha State, attending a luau like this one is a must-do.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Hawaiian Style Guy and his family go deep-sea fishing, catch some waves and enjoy a luau in this new episode.
    — Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2022
  • Admission to the outdoor event was free, and in the evening those who purchased tickets were able to partake in the club’s indoor luau and dance show.
    — Fred Swegles, Orange County Register, 30 May 2017
  • In good weather, the UkeHut holds a luau, of sorts, for the community.
    — Ilise S. Carter, New York Times, 23 May 2017
  • But people need work, Freitas said, and the luau employs about 160 people.
    — Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2024
  • But people need work, Freitas said, and the luau employs about 160 people.
    — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2024
  • Also included is a private hula dancing class, so guests can be ready to impress everyone at the next luau.
    — Jessica Poitevien, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2021
  • Both of her parents are longtime employees of the luau, which started in 1986.
    — Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2024
  • When not teeing up, scooting out, surfing, snorkeling, or looking for wildlife, soak up some local culture at an on-site luau.
    — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2018
  • How to identify an authentic luau?
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
  • But what would a trip to Honolulu be without participating in a luau?
    — Joseph Duarte, Houston Chronicle, 21 Dec. 2017
  • So why not plan a wedding luncheon for 270 people, or a Hawaiian luau for 20?
    — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
  • The Ukuladies of Ramona is a group of 10 women who perform for luaus and other events.
    — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
  • In April, Affleck threw the film’s cast and crew a traditional Hawaiian luau.
    — Jodi Guglielmi, PEOPLE.com, 28 May 2018
  • At night, seek the traditional experience of Kauai at a luau, where a vibrant culture comes alive through music and dance.
    — Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Last year, Jeff, the nudist, wandered around the festival grounds in a luau outfit that covered his genitals from most angles.
    — Annalisa Quinn, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Aug. 2023
  • The next two days are spent in Lahaina, Maui, home base for a cruise among dolphins and whales, a plantation tour, or a traditional luau.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2023
  • The vibe at the new venue was intended to reflect a beach party and luau, which showed early in the day with the number of beach chairs and towels spread out across the grass in front of the main stage.
    — Steve Baltin, Billboard, 10 June 2019
  • Gershon fondly remembered when Drysdale held a luau at the bar and encouraged her to ride a mechanical bull.
    — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Based on what's been shown in the media, most visions of a luau are not entirely Hawaiian but more Pan-Pacific.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Most luau also include revealing the imu, a traditional underground oven that slow-cooks a whole pig and other foods, such as sweet potatoes, over the course of hours.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Pull up a chaise longue on Kauna'oa Beach, play a few rounds of golf, or grab a bite at one of the hotel’s three restaurants, plus a weekly clambake and twice-weekly luau.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 May 2026
  • Luau Transform your next outdoor dinner party by hosting a luau, The Bash suggests.
    — Maggie Griswold, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025

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