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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No dish is more likely to start a fight at a cookout than potato salad.
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Josh Miller, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Few games are as popular and versatile for any occasion, from tailgates to cookouts to backyard parties.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
The cookout is taking place in the parking lot of Curiel’s commissary, at 2258 California St., which services his restaurants, including Alma Fonda Fina, Mezcaleria Alma, Alteño and Mar Bella Boqueria, De Leon said.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
The family-friendly three-day festival that starts Friday, March 6, will also include a carnival, a concert on the water, cardboard boat races, Wyland art lessons, a clam chowder cookout, and much more.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
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Josh Miller, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Few games are as popular and versatile for any occasion, from tailgates to cookouts to backyard parties.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
The cookout is taking place in the parking lot of Curiel’s commissary, at 2258 California St., which services his restaurants, including Alma Fonda Fina, Mezcaleria Alma, Alteño and Mar Bella Boqueria, De Leon said.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
The family-friendly three-day festival that starts Friday, March 6, will also include a carnival, a concert on the water, cardboard boat races, Wyland art lessons, a clam chowder cookout, and much more.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 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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