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barbecue

noun

variants also barbeque

Definition of barbecue

as in roast

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Recent Examples of barbecue Hungry festgoers could choose from typical fair fare like hot dogs, pizza and funnel cakes as well as sandwiches, tacos, barbecue, smoothies, desserts and Italian ice. — Jim Dudlicek, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 Although political rhetoric against Muslims in Texas has become increasingly hostile — some GOP lawmakers even discussed a ban on halal food — pitmasters like Abdul-Kafi see the rise of halal barbecue as an effective counterargument. — Ulaa Kuziez, NPR, 6 Sep. 2026 From a Kansas City soul food import to a 50-year-old barbecue time capsule, Bud Kennedy’s August Eats Beat columns tracked new openings and enduring favorites around Fort Worth. — Star-Telegram Staff, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026 If your fall plans include inviting family and friends over to watch football outside or enjoy a late-season barbecue, consider a large conversation set a necessity. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for barbecue

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At the end, brew your coffee in a French press and leave with a 12-ounce bag of your own roast.

— Nikkita Nair, Saveur, 10 Sep. 2026
Dad forked a bite of roast beef, eyed it, then shoved it in his mouth.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of roast

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The large franks are charcoal-grilled and come out with a backyard cookout flavor.

— Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026
And whether your plans involve a big backyard cookout or a quiet afternoon on the porch, there’s no reason the drinks need to be complicated.

— Emily Price, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of cookout

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However, there’s no record of a fire affecting The Flagship or Bourdain throwing a clambake as a scam (although there were annual clambakes hosted by various chefs).

— Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
The Tony team always knew that their film would end in a clambake.

— Samantha Bergeson, Vanity Fair, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of clambake

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Luau – Celebrating its decennial this year, Aulani's on-property luau had a strong sense of place.

— Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 15 June 2026
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

Definition of luau

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