cookout

noun

cook·​out ˈku̇k-ˌau̇t 

: 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

Southern sodas are more than beverages—their presence is seen in pairings and marinades at cookouts and barbecues, and their history and recognizability have inspired loyalty and family traditions, including those of beloved Southern chefs. — Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026

The mass cookout came on Heritage Day, a national holiday where people in multiracial and multicultural South Africa are encouraged to show off and celebrate their own specific heritage. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

As the weather cools and pool parties and cookouts are traded for football tailgates and pumpkin patches, why not add a concert to the mix? — Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Young Thug sponsored a cookout for the teens, young men and their families, serving hot dogs and hamburgers. — Leondra Head, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cookout

• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout
• closeout
• cutout
• devout
• dropout

Kids Definition

cookout

noun

cook·​out ˈku̇k-ˌau̇t 

: an outing at which a meal is cooked and served outdoors