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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Over the years, the Hoffs have hosted family reunions, team banquets, chili cookouts and dozens of other outdoor gatherings.
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Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
This bright salad can stand alone as a main dish or complement a large cookout spread.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
Lobster bakes and weekly cookouts on the resort’s private island add to the fun, and accommodations include one- to four-bedroom cottages with views of the lake.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
My idea of a good time is a family cookout.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
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Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
This bright salad can stand alone as a main dish or complement a large cookout spread.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
Lobster bakes and weekly cookouts on the resort’s private island add to the fun, and accommodations include one- to four-bedroom cottages with views of the lake.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
My idea of a good time is a family cookout.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Cookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cookout. Accessed 28 Feb. 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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