barbecue

noun
UK: /ˈbɑː.bɪ.kjuː/
US: /ˈbɑːr.bɪ.kjuː/

  1. A meal or gathering where food is cooked outdoors over a fire or hot coals.

    1. We had a barbecue in the garden last weekend. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company is planning a large barbecue for all of its employees this summer at the park. [ ] [ ]

  2. A piece of equipment for cooking food over hot coals or an open fire outdoors.

    1. Dad bought a new barbecue for the summer. [ ] [ ]
    2. The family decided to invest in a high-quality barbecue to enhance their outdoor cooking experiences. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

cookout grill
barbecue verb

  1. To cook food on a barbecue.

    1. We are going to barbecue some burgers. [ ] [ ]
    2. They decided to barbecue chicken and vegetables for a healthier dinner option outside. [ ] [ ]
barbecue adjective

  1. Cooked or suitable for cooking on a barbecue.

    1. We bought barbecue chicken from the store. [ ] [ ]
    2. The chef prepared barbecue ribs with a special homemade sauce during the outdoor event. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "barbecue" in English means: A meal or gathering where food is cooked outdoors over a fire or hot coals., A piece of equipment for cooking food over hot coals or an open fire outdoors..

The phonetic transcription of "barbecue" is /ˈbɑː.bɪ.kjuː/ in British English and /ˈbɑːr.bɪ.kjuː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "barbecue": cookout, grill.

Example usage of "barbecue": "We had a barbecue in the garden last weekend.". More examples on the page.