American Cuisine

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.

verb to cook (food) on a rack or spit over an open fire or on a special appliance.

adjective relating to or used in a barbecue.

adverb No applicable parts of speech.

• The company organized a barbecue for all its employees to celebrate the end of the fiscal year.
• Let's have a barbecue this weekend, I'll bring the burgers and hot dogs.
• I'm craving a BBQ, let's hit up that new spot in town.
• The intense debate turned into a verbal barbecue as each side tried to grill the other with tough questions.

noun a small roadside restaurant or cafe

• The diner was a popular spot for business meetings due to its convenient location.
• Let's grab some burgers at the diner down the street.
• I'm craving some greasy spoon diner food right now.
• The political debate turned into a diner food fight, with each candidate throwing accusations like plates.

noun a cut of meat from the rib section of a pig, typically cooked by grilling or barbecuing

• The restaurant is known for its delicious spareribs, which are cooked to perfection.
• I could really go for some spareribs right now, they're my favorite!
• Let's grab some ribs and chill out tonight.
• His spareribs were as tough as nails, just like his personality.

noun a sweet snack made from toasted marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers

• The campers gathered around the fire to roast marshmallows and make s’mores.
• I love making s’mores over the campfire with my friends.
• Let's whip up some s’mores and chill by the fire.
• Her smile was as sweet and satisfying as a perfectly toasted s’more.

noun a type of pancake cooked on a griddle

• The chef prepared a batch of delicious griddle cakes for the breakfast buffet.
• I love eating griddle cakes with syrup on lazy Sunday mornings.
• Let's grab some griddle cakes and coffee for a quick brunch.
• Her smile was as warm and comforting as a freshly made griddle cake.