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cookout

[kook-out] / ˈkʊkˌaʊt /
NOUN
barbecue
Synonyms
STRONGEST


Example Sentences

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While beef burgers are a Memorial Day cookout staple for many, there are more affordable options such as hot dogs, turkey burgers and chicken.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

He met with co-workers during a cookout at the Speed Kingz office in Laurel, Md., ahead of a recent night shift.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025

This year’s national average of $7.09 per person for a cookout, marks the second-highest cost since the survey began in 2013.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2025

But now, as we drift into summer cookout season, maybe there’s something to Tucci’s suggestion: Rethink the barbecue.

From Salon • May 27, 2025

Sneaking up on a monster cookout was among the activities she could do without.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull




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