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barbecue Definition

bar·becue (bär′bə kyo̵̅o̅′)

noun

  1. Obsolete a raised framework for smoking, drying, or broiling meat
  2. a hog, steer, etc. broiled or roasted whole over an open fire, sometimes in an open pit
    1. any meat broiled over an open fire
    2. any meat prepared and broiled with a barbecue sauce
  4. ☆ a party or picnic at which such meat is served
  5. a restaurant that specializes in barbecuing
    1. an outdoor structure for cooking or, esp., roasting over an open fire
    2. a portable outdoor grill

Etymology: AmSp barbacoa < Taino, lit., framework of sticks

transitive verb -·cued′, -·cu′·ing

  1. to prepare (meat) outdoors by roasting on a spit or broiling on a grill, usually over a charcoal fire
  2. to broil or cook (meat) with a highly seasoned sauce (barbecue sauce) containing vinegar, tomatoes, spices, etc.

adjective

  1. of or for a barbecue
  2. prepared by barbecuing barbecue ribs

barbecue Synonyms

barbecue

n.

  1. A grill

    roaster, grill, hibachi, griddle; see appliance, broiler.

  2. A picnic

    cookout, picnic, wiener roast, clambake; see picnic 1.

barbecue Synonyms

barbecue

v.

grill, broil, roast; see cook.

barbecue Usage Examples

Object

  • steak: Is a barbecued steak as dangerous as a cigarette, as certain internet message boards might lead you to believe?
  • rib: The barbecued spare ribs were delicious and delicately flavored â they fell off the bone â and we all agreed they were incredibly morish.
  • chicken: This will add a delicious smoky flavor to grilled or barbecued chicken, pork chops, burgers and sausages.
  • meat: The wines in this case will all go really well with barbecued meats, or of course can be enjoyed on their own!

Converse of object

enjoy: Garden - great for sitting out or enjoying a barbecue; Out door clothes line.

Adjective modifier

  • in-built: In-built barbecue, garden with mature shrubs and pine trees.
  • built-in: Large covered terrace with built-in barbecue for relaxed dining al fresco looking over the large pool.
  • disposable: Of course, you can always buy one of those disposable tinfoil barbecues.
  • portable: Whether you're looking for a portable barbecue, an oven or gas fittings, you'll find everything you need.
  • delicious: Outside, overlooking the water, the large terrace is the venue for our delicious sizzling summer barbecues.

Modifies a noun

  • grill: The hotel's outdoor picnic area has barbecue grills.
  • sauce: Or how about Clive Ramsay's range of Bar B Bar barbecue sauces?
  • terrace: Kitchen has access to the large barbecue terrace in front of the pool.
  • recipe: Barbecue recipes, barbecues, equipment, tips, competitions and a whole lot more.

Noun used with modifier

  • charcoal: Charcoal barbecues must only be used off the boat.
  • backyard: Use it to light your backyard barbecue, or to start a fire in your living room fireplace.
  • tv: Amenities/Facilities provided oven fridge microwave washing machine iron/ironing board cable tv tv barbecue Outside Private parking space.
  • gas: There is also a private garden with gas barbecue for our guests ' use.
  • seafood: If not a seafood barbecue will get you back on your feet again.
  • summer: Equally in demand are the summer barbecues centered round a special barbecue hut in the garden.