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cookout

noun

Definition of cookout

as in barbecue

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Recent Examples of cookout Usually found in coleslaw or sauerkraut on the cookout buffet, cabbage transforms from clean and crunchy to soft and smoky with a brush of olive oil, simple seasoning, and a deep sear on a hot grill. — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026 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 As Americans prepare for an upcoming three-day long weekend, economists warn that hosting a July 4th holiday cookout this year could cost nearly 10% more than last year. — CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cookout

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After studying Central Texas barbecue online and on TV, Santana began infusing his classic Southern meats with the Dominican flavors of oregano, sofrito, adobo, sour orange, molasses, honey, and achiote.

— Hilary Cadigan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026
And remember that Kansas City is known for world-class barbecue; get your fill at Arthur Bryant’s Barbeque or Jack Stack Barbecue.

— Dashae Engler, Midwest Living, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of barbecue

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The liquor tastes like synthetic ethanol, but goes down well with the roast lamb, which is succulent.

— Aube Rey Lescure, Longreads, 29 Oct. 2026
Hundreds of guests stood in line outside, abuzz with anticipation while servers rushed to prepare hundreds of roast chickens.

— Alessandra Schade, Vanity Fair, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of roast

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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

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