cookout

noun

cook·​out ˈku̇k-ˌau̇t How to pronounce cookout (audio)
: an outing at which a meal is cooked and served in the open
also : the meal cooked

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Hubert was at a cookout with members of the girl’s family, prosecutors said. Jennifer Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025 To close out the segment, Edwards and Maddox invite Lisan al-Gaib to the cookout, and Chalamet promises to cherish his second White Boy honor of the night. Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025 The resort boasts casitas with rustic decor and stunning Sonoran Desert views, a spa, a championship golf course and dining options that include evening cookouts during the summer. Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 9 Oct. 2025 Strolling at all types of gatherings from cookouts to weddings? Essence, 3 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cookout

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cookout was in 1941

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“Cookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cookout. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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cookout

noun
cook·​out ˈku̇k-ˌau̇t How to pronounce cookout (audio)
: an outing at which a meal is cooked and served outdoors

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