barbecue

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈbɑːbɪˌkjuː/
/ˈbɑɹbɪˌkju/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

A fireplace or pit for grilling food, typically used outdoors and traditionally employing hot charcoal as the heating medium.

Example Sentences
  • We cooked our food on the barbecue.
2 Definition

A meal or event highlighted by food cooked in such an apparatus.

Example Sentences
  • We're having a barbecue on Saturday, and you're invited.
3 Definition

Meat, especially pork or beef, which has been cooked in such an apparatus (i.e. smoked over indirect heat from high-smoke fuels) and then chopped up or shredded.

Example Sentences
  • She ordered a plate of barbecue with a side of slaw.
4 Definition

A hog, ox, or other large animal roasted or broiled whole for a feast.

5 Definition

A floor on which coffee beans are sun-dried.

6 Definition

A framework of sticks.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To cook food on a barbecue; to smoke it over indirect heat from high-smoke fuels.

2 Definition

To grill.