cookout

noun
UK: /ˈkʊkaʊt/
US: /ˈkʊkaʊt/

  1. An informal outdoor party where food is cooked on a grill.

    1. We had a cookout last weekend with friends.
    2. The community center is planning a cookout to raise money for the park.

Synonyms

barbecue grill
cookout verb

  1. To cook and eat food outdoors, typically on a grill.

    1. Let's cookout in the backyard this evening.
    2. They plan to cookout burgers and hot dogs for the family reunion.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "cookout" is /ˈkʊkaʊt/ in British English and /ˈkʊkaʊt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cookout": barbecue, grill.

Example usage of "cookout": "We had a cookout last weekend with friends.". More examples on the page.