barbecues

variants also barbeques
Definition of barbecuesnext
plural of barbecue

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Noun
  • Other roasts include aged sirloin of beef, British half roast chicken and a walnut roast, all with full trimmings.
    Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The main-stage festivities at Coachella 2026 ended earlier than expected Friday night.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Next year's second major will be played at the Fields Ranch East course at PGA Frisco, with the tournament and festivities scheduled from May 17-23, 2027.
    Stewart McKenzie, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Barbecues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barbecues. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.

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