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bar·​be·​cued | \ ˈbär-bi-ˌkyüd How to pronounce barbecued (audio) \

Definition of barbecued

: cooked on a barbecue : roasted or broiled over hot coals or an open fire a plate of barbecued chicken

Examples of barbecued in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Not to mention the barbecued tri-tip for which the area is known. — Krista Simmons, Condé Nast Traveler, "How to Spend a Weekend in California's Santa Ynez Valley," 8 Mar. 2021 Shrimp alfredo and barbecued chicken were on offer this week. — Anchorage Daily News, "A year in, Sullivan Arena may be the biggest mass homeless shelter in the nation. What happens next?," 27 Feb. 2021 At Wolf’s Head Smokehouse, Wittek and Doty serve Instagram-friendly smash burger and sandwiches stacked high with barbecued meats. — Michael Russell, oregonlive, "Great barbecue in Beaverton? Head to Wolf’s Head Smokehouse," 2 Sep. 2020 Anderson and his team have also started a more casual concept, TA-que, a food truck featuring street tacos with barbecued meats. — Leeanne Griffin, courant.com, "Connecticut restaurants fear devastating loss of business, second round of layoffs as cold weather threatens outdoor dining," 26 Aug. 2020 Or make a barbecued chicken topping by shredding leftover chicken tossed with barbecue sauce. — Tina Danze, Dallas News, "What to cook this week: 8 starter pantry cuisine recipes with easy variations," 6 Apr. 2020 For a snack, Ronto Roasters served a warm flatbread wrap filled with flavorful barbecued sausage, tender pork, and still crunchy slaw — not what most would expect from theme park fare. — BostonGlobe.com, "I recently had an early look at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Orlando. Here are five interstellar takeaways.," 13 Sep. 2019 In a sliver of the state alongside the Tennessee River, barbecued chicken is famously adorned in a creamy white sauce of mayonnaise, vinegar and spices. — Larry Olmstead, USA TODAY, "Great American Bites BBQ road trip: The country's best regional barbecue joints," 9 July 2019 Serve with barbecued chicken or use as a dip for smoked wings. — Derek Herscovici, al.com, "5 recipes for popular restaurant barbecue accompaniments," 4 June 2019

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First Known Use of barbecued

1734, in the meaning defined above

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13 Mar 2021

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“Barbecued.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barbecued. Accessed 22 Apr. 2021.

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