Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for barbecue.
Definitions

barbecue

[bahr-bi-kyoo] / ˈbɑr bɪˌkyu /
NOUN
meal cooked on grill
Synonyms


VERB
cook outside, usually on a grill
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Nearby, a man fanned skewers sizzling on a barbecue grill while a couple played badminton and retirees sang cheerfully on a park bench.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Smoke’N Ash blends Texas barbecue with Ethiopian flavors, and the result is something special.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

And my current neighbor, Ms. Cassandra, who always makes sure to save me a plate when she grills her mouthwatering barbecue ribs.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

An expert established the phone had been turned off about 30 minutes after the girls left the barbecue.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

She glared hard enough to barbecue the nearest mammal; even Finn took a step back.

From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby