cookout
noun
cook·out
ˈku̇k-ˌau̇t 
: an outing at which a meal is cooked and served in the open
also
: the meal cooked
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If summer means stone fruit and sweet corn to you, don’t miss adding this salad to your cookout menu.
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Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2024
This is an excellent option for serving guests during hte holiday season or even cookout season this summer.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
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Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2024
This is an excellent option for serving guests during hte holiday season or even cookout season this summer.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for cookout
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cookout
noun
cook·out
ˈku̇k-ˌau̇t
: an outing at which a meal is cooked and served outdoors
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