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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Hamburger bun croutons are the perfect finishing touch for this hearty take on a cookout classic.
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Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025
The bass hits hard, the highs stay crisp, and the volume is strong enough to cut through chatter at a cookout.
—PC Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
The sidewalk outside Legends would be jammed with barbecue and fish cookouts.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 30 Nov. 2025
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—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2025
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Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025
The bass hits hard, the highs stay crisp, and the volume is strong enough to cut through chatter at a cookout.
—PC Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
The sidewalk outside Legends would be jammed with barbecue and fish cookouts.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 30 Nov. 2025
Brisk It Zelos-450 Electric Wood Pellet Smoker Grill Upgrade next summer’s cookouts with this electric, AI-enabled smart grill that doubles as a smoker.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2025
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 8 Dec. 2025.
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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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