CEFR A2

bar-b-que

noun

Meaning

A meal or gathering at which food is cooked outdoors on a rack or grill, typically over charcoal or gas.

Examples

We're having a bar-b-que this Saturday if the weather is good.
The bar-b-que was a huge success, with everyone enjoying the food and company.

Synonyms: cookout, grill, picnic, feast

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bar-b-que (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈbɑːr bəˌkjuː

Definition

A meal or gathering at which food is cooked outdoors on a rack or grill, typically over charcoal or gas.

Examples

We're having a bar-b-que this Saturday if the weather is good.
The bar-b-que was a huge success, with everyone enjoying the food and company.
He's an expert at grilling, always making the best bar-b-que ribs.

How to Use bar-b-que

have a bar-b-que (collocation): To host or attend an outdoor cooking event. — "We're having a bar-b-que for my birthday."
bar-b-que [food item] (collocation): To cook a specific food item on a barbecue. — "I'm going to bar-b-que some chicken."
bar-b-que sauce (collocation): A sauce typically used with barbecued foods. — "He likes his steak with a generous amount of bar-b-que sauce."

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