cookout

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

From cookout grocery lists to gas prices, inflation is taking aim at your spring and summer fun.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

With music provided by a live DJ, the monthly game night feels like being at a family cookout.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

If you’re feeding a crowd at a summer cookout, it can be a lifesaver.

From Salon • Jul. 5, 2025

“I know but it’s hard enough to make new friends without worrying he’ll do something embarrassing. I just want it to be nice today, a fun cookout with nothing going wrong.”

From "Rules" by Cynthia Lord