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cookout

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


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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

So the Democratic National Convention turned Chicago’s United Center into the world’s biggest cookout.

From Salon • Aug. 24, 2024

Thinking about food safety isn’t anyone’s idea of fun, but neither is ruining memories of a fun cookout by getting sick.

From Seattle Times • May 27, 2024

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

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull