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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The logistics were daunting, but carefully calibrated— Angel explained that even wording introductions to attendees at the reception desk were discussed, to make clear that the cookout was centered on trans femmes and donations were encouraged.
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Essence, 6 Sep. 2025
This debate, particularly in the context of barbecues and cookouts, often makes for viral videos online, with people comparing the different kinds of cooking and cultural differences.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Have a cookout Rising grocery store prices are a major source of stress for Americans, especially as the cost of living increases.
—Gordon Ebanks, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
So rejoice, and fire up an éclade at your next cookout, campfire, or clambake.
—Peter Barrett, Outside, 30 Aug. 2025
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Essence, 6 Sep. 2025
This debate, particularly in the context of barbecues and cookouts, often makes for viral videos online, with people comparing the different kinds of cooking and cultural differences.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Have a cookout Rising grocery store prices are a major source of stress for Americans, especially as the cost of living increases.
—Gordon Ebanks, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
So rejoice, and fire up an éclade at your next cookout, campfire, or clambake.
—Peter Barrett, Outside, 30 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cookout
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“Cookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cookout. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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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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