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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Hubert was at a cookout with members of the girl’s family, prosecutors said.
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Jennifer Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
To close out the segment, Edwards and Maddox invite Lisan al-Gaib to the cookout, and Chalamet promises to cherish his second White Boy honor of the night.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
The resort boasts casitas with rustic decor and stunning Sonoran Desert views, a spa, a championship golf course and dining options that include evening cookouts during the summer.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Strolling at all types of gatherings from cookouts to weddings?
—Essence, 3 Oct. 2025
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Jennifer Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
To close out the segment, Edwards and Maddox invite Lisan al-Gaib to the cookout, and Chalamet promises to cherish his second White Boy honor of the night.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
The resort boasts casitas with rustic decor and stunning Sonoran Desert views, a spa, a championship golf course and dining options that include evening cookouts during the summer.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Strolling at all types of gatherings from cookouts to weddings?
—Essence, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Cookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cookout. Accessed 31 Oct. 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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