Definition of Luaus

1. Noun. (plural of luau) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Luaus

1. luau [n] - See also: luau

Lexicographical Neighbors of Luaus

loyalness
loyalties
loyalty
loys
lozell
lozells
lozen
lozenge
lozenged
lozengelike
lozenges
lozengy
lozens
luanheite
luau
luaus (current term)
lubbard
lubbards
lubber
lubber's hole
lubber's line
lubber's mark
lubber's point
lubber line
lubberliness
lubberlinesses
lubberly
lubbers
lube
lube job

Literary usage of Luaus

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Land of the O-o: Facts, Figures, Fables, and Fancies by Charles C. Burnett (1892)
"A HOLIDAY SPELL IN HONOLULU — luaus — POI-DOG—- SHRIMPS—WEAKNESSES AND ROOSTERS. NEW-YEAR'S-DAY, in Hawaii, is a general holiday much exceeding Christmas. ..."

2. The Molokai Settlement (illustrated) Territory of Hawaii: Villages Kalaupapa by Hawaii Board of Health (1907)
"... A variety of entertainments and luaus (feasts) occur from time to time. Races are run, field sports are enjoyed, shooting clubs test their skill at the ..."

3. Island Song Lyrics Volume 6 by Larry W. Jones (2004)
"... to you I'll give luaus with spam and poi and kisses I asked for her hand with heart apace What island man could refuse her I'm glad no one else was in ..."

4. Island Song Lyrics Volume 5by Larry W. Jones by Larry W. Jones (2004)
"... for moonlight memories Lost in an empty sea Shipwrecked heart on a lonely shore He's a fool for moonlight memories Goes to luaus faithfully So moonlight ..."

5. Island Song Lyrics Volume 7 by Larry W. Jones (2004)
"... happiness would bring So, I left her there on west Makaha road Played luaus and hotels lookin' for that motherload Chasing empty dreams in Hawaii blue ..."

6. Island Song Lyrics Volume 4 by Larry W. Jones (2004)
"... George Kahumoku Keola Beamer and Led Kaapana would tell you it's true That Gabby Pahinui is still the island music tycoon All the luaus in Hawaii were ..."

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