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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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Bachan’s, a Japanese barbecue sauce brand, was acquired in February for $400 million.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Dietrich said he brought the teams to Topgolf games and barbecue dinners in the hopes that hosting them would draw more fans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

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

I looked back at the surfer kids talking around their barbecue pit.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña




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