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barbeque

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈbɑɹbɪkˌju// UK //bˈɑːbəkjˌuː// bar·beque

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'.


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.

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