barbecue

variants also barbeque
Definition of barbecuenext

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Recent Examples of barbecue Chess, church and barbecue Oden had a reputation as a chess hustler. Julio Ojeda-Zapata, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026 There’s a barbecue joint that is East Asian flavors meets Texas barbecue. AFAR Media, 30 May 2026 No summer is complete without an overstuffed barbecue pork sandwich. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 30 May 2026 Make room in your refrigerator for fresh produce and barbecue leftovers. Emerson Latham, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for barbecue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barbecue
Noun
  • To make matters messier, Danson and Goldberg’s romance was cooling off and the two actually tried to get out of the Friars roast, but the club said the tickets had been sold and the show must go on.
    Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
  • While much has been made of the midcentury glitterati that dined there (Truman Capote, Gloria Vanderbilt, Eleanor Roosevelt), the real luxury was in the kitchen, where the spirit of Freetown informed the herbed roast chicken and soufflé (among other dishes).
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • Activities include an awareness walk, art exhibits, a community cookout, and visits from Waukegan police and firefighters.
    Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
  • That's why Chef Bill Fuller joined Pittsburgh Today Live to bring you some unique recipes for your summer cookout!
    CBS News, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • The camera is red and customized with French fry and burger decals.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 3 June 2026
  • Edamame is often added to Asian style dishes like salads or a stir fry.
    Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • Pull up a chaise longue on Kauna'oa Beach, play a few rounds of golf, or grab a bite at one of the hotel’s three restaurants, plus a weekly clambake and twice-weekly luau.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 May 2026
  • Host Rachel Holt sets out on the water to explore this coastal landscape, including a private clambake experience on a secluded tidal beach.
    Rachel Holt, CBS News, 17 May 2026
Noun
  • Once everything is cooked, everyone pitches in to remove and serve the food for a neighborhood-style luau with storytelling by Maunakea and some of the other staff members.
    Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • Pull up a chaise longue on Kauna'oa Beach, play a few rounds of golf, or grab a bite at one of the hotel’s three restaurants, plus a weekly clambake and twice-weekly luau.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 May 2026

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“Barbecue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barbecue. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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