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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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For the marinade, you’ll need Korean barbecue sauce, available at most grocery stores.

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

And my current neighbor, Ms. Cassandra, who always makes sure to save me a plate when she grills her mouthwatering barbecue ribs.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

An expert established the phone had been turned off about 30 minutes after the girls left the barbecue.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

So curry wasn’t a big part of our meals, but I could tell you what crab cake and barbecue are supposed to taste like.

From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds




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