barbecue

noun

variants also barbeque
Definition of barbecuenext
as in roast

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Recent Examples of barbecue Kirbee’s, a Texas barbecue joint from Goldee’s BBQ co-founder Jonny White and pitmaster Chuck Charnichart, is launching in Brooklyn, New York, serving brisket, ribs and Charnichart’s signature green spaghetti. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Aug. 2026 While Austin may be best known for its barbecue and legendary live music scene, the city is also home to coveted lakefront real estate. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2026 Here’s a guide for how long to boil fresh corn, how to reheat it, and ways to serve perfectly crisp corn recipes for every barbecue, special gathering, or weeknight dinner. — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026 Sunpads surround the pool, while an outdoor dining table and barbecue take up the remaining space. — Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for barbecue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barbecue
  1. roast
  2. cookout
  3. fry
  4. clambake
  5. luau
Noun
  • Excess compound butter can be used to make garlic bread, to season a roast chicken or steak, or even to finish warm potatoes.
    — Claire Wadsworth, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 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
Noun
  • 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
Definition of cookout
Noun
  • Each piece of yuca (cut like a large fry) is wrapped in bacon and fried until the outside is crispy and golden while the center remains soft.
    — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The table stock version, ultimately, still tastes like a French fry.
    — Courtney Crowder, Des Moines Register, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of fry
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • 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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