Pronunciation: /ˈbɑːr.bɪˌkjuː/
noun a meal or gathering at which meat, fish, or other food is cooked out of doors on a rack over an open fire or on a special appliance.
A1 I like to eat barbecue chicken.
A2 We are having a barbecue in the park this weekend.
B1 The barbecue sauce at this restaurant is delicious.
B2 He is known for his amazing barbecue skills.
C1 The annual barbecue competition drew in contestants from all over the country.
C2 The chef prepared a gourmet barbecue feast for the guests.
verb to cook (food) on a rack or spit over an open fire or on a special appliance.
A1 I barbecue chicken on weekends.
A2 She barbecues ribs for family gatherings.
B1 We often barbecue burgers and hot dogs during summer.
B2 He barbecued a whole pig for the neighborhood block party.
C1 The chef barbecues seafood with a special marinade for a unique flavor.
C2 They have been barbecuing for years and have perfected their grilling techniques.
adjective relating to or used in a barbecue.
A1 I like to eat barbecue chicken.
A2 She brought barbecue chips to the picnic.
B1 The barbecue sauce was delicious on the ribs.
B2 We had a barbecue grill in the backyard.
C1 The barbecue restaurant we went to was top-rated.
C2 The barbecue competition showcased some of the best pitmasters in the country.
adverb No applicable parts of speech.
A1 I like to barbecue chicken on the weekends.
A2 She always barbecue vegetables when we have a family gathering.
B1 They decided to barbecue some ribs for the party next week.
B2 The chef barbecue the steak to perfection, making it juicy and flavorful.
C1 The expert barbecue masterfully, using a variety of spices and techniques.
C2 Having barbecue skills, he can turn any cut of meat into a delicious dish.
formal The company organized a barbecue for all its employees to celebrate the end of the fiscal year.
informal Let's have a barbecue this weekend, I'll bring the burgers and hot dogs.
slang I'm craving a BBQ, let's hit up that new spot in town.
figurative The intense debate turned into a verbal barbecue as each side tried to grill the other with tough questions.
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