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

Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip Buffalo Chicken Dip is a staple side dish that is always at the summer cookout and the Sunday football watch party. — Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026

Ahead of the holiday, many people will head to the grocery store to prepare for a weekend of cookouts and family meals. — Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 7 Sep. 2026

The large franks are charcoal-grilled and come out with a backyard cookout flavor. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026

And whether your plans involve a big backyard cookout or a quiet afternoon on the porch, there’s no reason the drinks need to be complicated. — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 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