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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Grilling weather doesn’t last forever, so get outside and enjoy a Tuesday night, or any-night, cookout.
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Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 June 2026
Mosquitoes can quickly ruin a summer evening, often crashing cocktails on the back porch or a weekend cookout.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
The cookout, which will also take place at Village Hall, will feature two comedians, two bands, a DJ, line dancing, games and other activities for community members to enjoy, according to a village post.
—Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Serve it over butter lettuce for a summer lunch plate, or alongside ribs or hot dogs for a cookout side.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
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Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 June 2026
Mosquitoes can quickly ruin a summer evening, often crashing cocktails on the back porch or a weekend cookout.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
The cookout, which will also take place at Village Hall, will feature two comedians, two bands, a DJ, line dancing, games and other activities for community members to enjoy, according to a village post.
—Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Serve it over butter lettuce for a summer lunch plate, or alongside ribs or hot dogs for a cookout side.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for cookout
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“Cookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cookout. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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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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