cookout

cook·out | \ ˈku̇k-ˌau̇t

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Definition of cookout

: 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 The Angus and Wagyu hamburger patty combos are the ultimate cookout companion as the Wagyu has flavor like no other and the Angus delivers a flavor dimension all on its own. — Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, "Memorial Day 2020 meat sales: 3 best online deals for your grilling needs," 19 May 2020 At Noblesville, that could include a celebratory walk through the school followed by a cookout and/or recognition at Homecoming 2020. — Mj Slaby, Indianapolis Star, "7 unique ways Central Indiana high schools are celebrating graduation," 19 May 2020 His father said the family would have celebrated his son's 26th birthday with a cookout. — NBC News, "Ahmaud Arbery shooting: A timeline of the case," 12 May 2020 Concurring celebrations, from big summer cookouts to private graduation parties, will also be on hold. — Devi Shastri, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "With livestreamed or pre-packaged ceremonies, college seniors will celebrate graduation at home," 8 May 2020 Ingram for the People spent $105 on vegetables for a cookout. — cleveland, "Helium, honey, hair products: Ohio pols’ odd campaign expenses," 6 Feb. 2020 Make your reservations for each cookout by calling Human Services at 440-526-2499 and do it right away. — Shirley Macfarland, cleveland.com, "It’s Lobsterfest time again in Brecksville and you’re invited: Talk of the Towns," 29 Aug. 2019 Or something simple to take to a potluck, cookout or another social occasion? — Robin Mather, chicagotribune.com, "How to use summer’s bounty in quick breads that go sweet or savory," 16 July 2019 Americans eat three hamburgers a week, so serving beef at your cookout is as patriotic as buying a gun. — Tad Friend, The New Yorker, "Can a Burger Help Solve Climate Change?," 23 Sep. 2019

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“Cookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cookout. Accessed 26 May. 2020.

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