Word
barbeque
Phoneticsbar·beque
US/ˈbɑɹbɪkˌju/
UK/bˈɑːbəkjˌuː/
Definition
n. a meal or party where people cook meat on a grill outside. It is a casual event where friends and family gather to eat and relax.
n. an outdoor meal or social gathering where food, typically meat, is cooked over an open fire or on a grill. Informal in register; often shortened to 'BBQ'.
Examples
“We are having a barbeque in the garden this Saturday.”
“The neighbors invited us to their summer barbeque to celebrate the end of the school year.”
“While some prefer the convenience of a gas grill, others insist that a traditional charcoal barbeque provides the distinct smoky flavor necessary for authentic barbecue.”
Examples
simple
“We are having a barbeque in the garden this Saturday.”
contextual
“The neighbors invited us to their summer barbeque to celebrate the end of the school year.”
complex
“While some prefer the convenience of a gas grill, others insist that a traditional charcoal barbeque provides the distinct smoky flavor necessary for authentic barbecue.”