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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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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

Whether your mom is fond of brunch or a cheesy barbecue chicken pizza, no meal is complete without a sweet treat or two.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

“Salmon,” I try, “do you want barbecue chicken in your lunch?”

From Slate • May 10, 2026

The grounds include a 4-acre lake with a waterfall, mountain views, a barbecue area, pool, poolhouse, tennis court, and basketball court.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Then I looked down at the sand and actually found what was left of the little makeshift barbecue Mong had made.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña




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