cookout

Example Sentences

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While beef burgers are a Memorial Day cookout staple for many, there are more affordable options such as hot dogs, turkey burgers and chicken.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

From cookout grocery lists to gas prices, inflation is taking aim at your spring and summer fun.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

This year’s national average of $7.09 per person for a cookout, marks the second-highest cost since the survey began in 2013.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2025

But now, as we drift into summer cookout season, maybe there’s something to Tucci’s suggestion: Rethink the barbecue.

From Salon • May 27, 2025

“Yeah, but not now. I’ve got to get home. We’re having a cookout tonight.”

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt