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

At buffets, cookouts and stadiums, good options include the following. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026

Ballpark food, backyard cookouts and beach picnics can derail even the most careful eater when the temperature climbs. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 14, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026

On July 4, the family hosted a memorial cookout with games, raffles and prizes to help raise money for Palaquibay’s funeral. — Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 12 July 2026

Biting into a juicy hamburger hot off the grill is one of our favorite parts of a summer cookout. — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 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