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barbecue

[bahr-bi-kyoo] / ˈbɑr bɪˌkju /
NOUN
meal cooked on grill
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VERB
cook outside, usually on a grill
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A “wingman” sauces the meat in a medley of flavors, from lemon pepper to hickory smoked barbecue.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2026

An hour later, smoke is billowing out of a backyard barbecue while the tiny kitchen is a riot of brightly colored peppers, vegetables and spices.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026

I love a barbecue smoked-tofu wrap with shredded red cabbage and corn relish, or a bánh mì-inspired sandwich with crunchy vegetables.

From Salon ● Nov. 5, 2026

While traditional chains like Golden Corral continue catering to the budget-minded, newer hot spots—from Korean barbecue to Uzbek delicacies—are pairing value with variety.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 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

And I haven’t even gotten to the fantasy talk, which turns otherwise delightful conversationalists into bores you need to avoid at office functions and weekend barbecues.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

Sample some new snacks: Summer barbecues are rife with potato-chip mediocrity.

From Slate ● Sep. 4, 2026

The second-year running back has made it a priority to get close with linemen by talking more and going to their barbecues.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

Burnham also said some of the wildfires burning across the country will have been started by disposable barbecues.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

We’ve got the barbecues, and we arrange for Ritchie and a few of his friends to guard the beer while the sermon’s on.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak

I usually order the barbecued baby back ribs with BBQ beans and creamed spinach.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2026

Frank barbecued ribs in the yard, his mom served birria with rice and beans, and some 50 friends and classmates showed up.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 20, 2026

Orion wares include 58 tortillas, 43 cups of coffee, barbecued beef brisket and five types of hot sauce.

From Barron's ● Apr. 4, 2026

One of them approaches a vendor selling barbecued strips of yak meat.

From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2025

Last Memorial Day, Daddy barbecued on our tiny balcony, and Mama fussed at him the whole time about charcoal grills not being allowed.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist

"I can combine barbecuing with my previous work experience, which will be an advantage for me," Xu said after attending a class on editing videos for Douyin -- China's version of TikTok.

From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026

“And my other favorite time is sunset in the upper bedroom or downstairs barbecuing something outdoors. The views really are spectacular.”

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 27, 2026

The rest of the section, which included anodyne listicles about summer activities, barbecuing, and photography, soon attracted additional scrutiny.

From Slate ● May 21, 2025

Have you learned about yourself while you are barbecuing?

From Salon ● May 30, 2024

To check whether she’s staring, I test her with a long gaze to the left of the bleachers, where Dad and his wife Linda are barbecuing.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali


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