Barbecue

/ˈbɑːbɪkjuː/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A meal or gathering at which food is cooked outdoors on a grill or over an open flame.

We're having a barbecue this weekend with friends in the backyard.

A grill or cooking apparatus used for cooking food outdoors.

I bought a new barbecue to make the summer cookouts even better.

A style of cooking that involves grilling food over wood or coal fire, often with a marinade or sauce.

The barbecue ribs were the highlight of the festival.

verb

To cook food on a barbecue or grill.

We’re going to barbecue some steaks for dinner.

To entertain guests with food cooked outdoors on a grill.

They decided to barbecue for their neighbors to celebrate the holiday.

The word 'barbecue' comes from the Spanish 'barbacoa', which refers to a method of cooking meat over an open fire.

barbecue sauce:

A tangy sauce used for flavoring meat during grilling.

barbecue time:

A casual expression indicating it's time to grill or have a cookout.

barbecue party:

A social event centered around outdoor cooking, typically with grilled food.

Barbie

We're firing up the barbie this evening!

Throw some shrimp on the barbie

Let's throw some shrimp on the barbie this weekend!