A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

LUAU

Sun, 14 Jul '24
Celebration whose name literally means "taro leaf"
Sun, 30 Jun '24
Feast often concluded with haupia (coconut pudding)
Mon, 12 Feb '24
Hawaiian banquet
Wed, 25 Jan '23
Feast with poi
Mon, 19 Dec '22
Hawaiian party
Wed, 2 Feb '22
Party with poi and poke
Tue, 2 Nov '21
Hawaiian feast
Thu, 1 Apr '21
Occasion for a roast