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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That's why Chef Bill Fuller joined Pittsburgh Today Live to bring you some unique recipes for your summer cookout!
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CBS News, 28 May 2026
No summer cookout is complete without at least one bowl of potato salad, and this classic version is Grandma-approved.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
This make-ahead-friendly side dish is perfect for picnics, cookouts, and potlucks.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
Yes, fireworks, cookouts and parades will still mark the occasion.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
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CBS News, 28 May 2026
No summer cookout is complete without at least one bowl of potato salad, and this classic version is Grandma-approved.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
This make-ahead-friendly side dish is perfect for picnics, cookouts, and potlucks.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
Yes, fireworks, cookouts and parades will still mark the occasion.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 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 30 May. 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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