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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.”

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