cookout

Example Sentences

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Her pig roast is also part salmon bake and part old-school cookout, a beautiful gathering of nations grooving to an eclectic vibe I’ve tried to replicate here.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

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

A bunch of green onions left half-charred on the grill outside one of the smaller cabins suggested the arrival of the Mexican commandos coincided with a carne asada cookout.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

He met with co-workers during a cookout at the Speed Kingz office in Laurel, Md., ahead of a recent night shift.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025

“My sorority sister invited me to visit. We’ll probably go to a cookout, maybe a movie. She’s a die-hard Braves fan, but I’m not about to let her drag me to a game.”

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson