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barbecue

[bahr-bi-kyoo] / ˈbɑr bɪˌkyu /
NOUN
meal cooked on grill
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VERB
cook outside, usually on a grill
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For a big grocery run to prepare for a barbecue, shopping at more affordable stores like Trader Joe’s, Aldi, Lidl or even dollar stores that sell groceries can yield significant savings.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

On Wednesday, Pratt mingled with voters in South Los Angeles, including Stevie Hodge, a retired mover who stopped by to get some free barbecue.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

"I went to the garden, started to build a fire and had a barbecue and I didn't watch any of it," he said.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

He stood on the roof of the Cigars & Stripes BBQ Lounge, brandishing a chicken wing and a fridge-size bottle of barbecue sauce while chewing on a stogie.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

She ate weird things, like spoonful after spoonful of barbecue sauce.

From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata




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