cookout

noun

cook·​out ˈku̇k-ˌau̇t 

: an outing at which a meal is cooked and served in the open

also : the meal cooked

Examples of cookout in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ideal for both children and adults, a friendly game of cornhole can bring a fun, competitive aspect to your summer cookout. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

Fill with premium Vietnamese black peppercorns and German white rock salt for the finishing touch every cookout deserves. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

Replace your basic hamburger buns with these fluffy, soft buns for your next cookout to instantly make your burgers look (and taste) fancier. — Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026

In Puerto Rico, lechón is an all-day event and that same energy as a Southern backyard cookout. — Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cookout

• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout
• closeout
• cutout
• devout
• dropout

Kids Definition

cookout

noun

cook·​out ˈku̇k-ˌau̇t 

: an outing at which a meal is cooked and served outdoors