barbecue

/bˈɑːbɪkjˌuː/

/ˈbɑɹbɪkˌju/

Barbecue

a frame made of metal on which food is cooked over a fire

synonyms : barbeque

1.1

an outdoor meal or party during which food (meat, fish, etc.) is cooked on a metal frame over an open fire

synonyms : barbeque

1.2

meat that has been barbecued or grilled in a highly seasoned sauce

synonyms : barbeque

to barbecue

MAIN VERB

to cook food outdoors on a grill, especially meat

synonyms : barbeque

Examples

1. We sometimes have a barbecue in the backyard.

2. My friends enjoyed smoky beef rib chops at the countryside barbecue.

3. My friends enjoyed tangy barbecue gammon skewers at the summer barbecue.

4. My friends enjoyed tangy barbecue gammon skewers at the summer barbecue.