# barbeque

/ˈbɑɹbɪkˌju/ (US) · /bˈɑːbəkjˌuː/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/barbeque
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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