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cookout

noun

Definition of cookout

as in barbecue

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Recent Examples of cookout Barbecue chicken is a cookout essential, right up there with other grilling classics like hot dogs and hamburgers. — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026 Ideal for both children and adults, a friendly game of cornhole can bring a fun, competitive aspect to your summer cookout. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 Fill with premium Vietnamese black peppercorns and German white rock salt for the finishing touch every cookout deserves. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 Replace your basic hamburger buns with these fluffy, soft buns for your next cookout to instantly make your burgers look (and taste) fancier. — Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cookout

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Noun

The inside of the restaurant looks like any other Texas barbecue joint with long, family-style tables.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026
Fans do not need a ticket for the event to purchase barbecue, according to the Instagram post.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of barbecue

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The 16-inch surface also offers plenty of space for maneuvering or using with a cast-iron skillet to sear and roast steak, chicken, fish, and vegetables.

— Olivia Tarantino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
Glaser’s profile has risen considerably since her knockout performance on Netflix’s 2024 roast of Tom Brady and her first time hosting the Globes in 2025.

— Matt Donnelly, Variety, 26 Aug. 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

Definition of clambake

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