cookout

noun

Definition of cookoutnext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cookout
  1. barbecue
  2. roast
  3. fry
  4. clambake
Noun
  • During that time, visitors and residents are encouraged to explore various styles of soul, barbecue, pizza and more among participating restaurants.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Aside from the Portuguese barbecue foods at their welcome dinner, their wedding meal featured several traditional flavors, such as cod fritters and sausage, while the mains were more continental.
    — Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of barbecue
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
  • 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

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“Cookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cookout. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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