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barbecue

[bahr-bi-kyoo] / ˈbɑr bɪˌkyu /
NOUN
meal cooked on grill
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VERB
cook outside, usually on a grill
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The limited-time offering is also topped with barbecue sauce, coleslaw and pickles.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

The court heard Francis arrived at the pub with his wife after a family barbecue to celebrate her birthday and their wedding anniversary on the day of the attack.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Dietrich said he brought the teams to Topgolf games and barbecue dinners in the hopes that hosting them would draw more fans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Nearby, a man fanned skewers sizzling on a barbecue grill while a couple played badminton and retirees sang cheerfully on a park bench.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

No one pulls out a barbecue grill on the sidewalk, or a small table for a game of dominoes.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi




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