barbecue
word
Definition
A barbecue is a meal or social event where food, especially meat, is cooked outdoors over fire or hot coals. It can also mean the grill or cooking method itself.
Usage & Nuances
In everyday English, 'barbecue' can mean the event, the food, the grill, or the cooking style, so context matters. 'Have a barbecue' is very common; 'barbecue sauce' and 'barbecued chicken' are also frequent collocations. In American English, 'BBQ' is a very common informal spelling.
Example Sentences
We had a barbecue in the yard on Sunday.
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My dad is cleaning the barbecue before dinner.
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They cooked fish on the barbecue.
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We're having a barbecue this weekend if the weather holds up.
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That place does amazing barbecue, especially the ribs.
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Can you pick up some barbecue sauce on your way home?
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