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luau

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/luːˈaʊ/ · lu-au

A Hawaiian party or feast, featuring entertainment and various traditional dishes.

culture food celebration

Meanings

nouninformal

A Hawaiian party or feast, featuring entertainment and various traditional dishes.

ایک ہائی وائی پارٹی یا دعوت، جس میں تفریح اور مختلف روایتی پکوان شامل ہوتے ہیں۔

لواو

luau

Synonyms

feast banquet celebrationدعوتپکوانہنسی

Antonyms

mourning sadness gloomغمیافسردگیسناٹا

Common Collocations

traditional luau
luau party
beach luau

Example Sentences

We went to a luau to celebrate her birthday.

ہم اس کی سالگرہ منانے کے لئے ایک لواو میں گئے۔

Hum is ki salgirah manane ke liye aik luau mein gaye.

The luau included hula dancing and a pig roast.

لواو میں ہولا رقص اور سور کا بھوننا شامل تھا۔

Luau mein hula raqs aur soor ka bhonay shamil tha.

At the luau, we enjoyed many traditional Hawaiian dishes.

لواو میں، ہم نے بہت سے روایتی ہائی وائی پکوان کا لطف اٹھایا۔

Luau mein, hum ne bohat se riwajti Hawaii pakwan ka lutf uthaya.

Easily Confused With

luau vs. luau:The two words may sound similar, but they refer to different event types; 'luau' is a Hawaiian feast while 'luau' could also colloquially refer to any festive gathering.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a lively Hawaiian party with colorful decorations and delicious food when you hear 'luau'.

Imagine a beach setting with tiki torches, hula dancers, and a big feast laid out.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Hawaiian "luʻau" — feast or party

First known use: 19th century

The word 'luau' originally referred to a type of taro plant, and later came to describe a celebratory feast that includes traditional Hawaiian food and entertainment.