CEFR A2

barbecue

noun

Meaning

A meal or party where food is cooked outdoors over a fire or hot coals, or the grill used for this.

Examples

We love to have a barbecue on summer evenings.
The smell of barbecue filled the air.

Synonyms: cookout, grill, al fresco dining

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barbecue (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbɑːbɪkjuː/

Definition

A meal or party where food is cooked outdoors over a fire or hot coals, or the grill used for this.

Examples

We love to have a barbecue on summer evenings.
The smell of barbecue filled the air.

How to Use barbecue

barbecue with (prepositional phrase): To cook food outdoors using a barbecue, often with specific ingredients or marinades. — "We barbecued chicken with a special spice rub."
barbecue at (prepositional phrase): To have a barbecue event at a particular location. — "They decided to barbecue at the park."

Synonyms of barbecue

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Antonyms of barbecue

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