Synonyms for

Barbecue

Verb / ˈbɑ:rbɪˌkju: / Another word for barbecue — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a meal or gathering at which meat, fish, or other food is cooked out of doors on a rack over an open fire or on a portable grill.

Synonyms & similar words

barbeque cookout cookout grill roast braai smoker pit charcoal broil sear sizzle flame-broil flame-grill barbeque barbie BBQ bar-b-q

Synonyms by register

Formal

grill roast barbecue

Informal

cookout BBQ grill out

Literary

ember-roast fire-kissed

Antonyms

boil steam roast bake fry broil

Common collocations

  • barbecue sauce
  • barbecue grill
  • barbecue chicken
  • barbecue ribs
  • barbecue party
  • barbecue pit
  • barbecue season

Word family

noun barbecue
verb barbecue
adjective barbecued

Usage note

While 'barbecue' can refer to the cooking method, it most commonly refers to the social gathering or the food itself. 'BBQ' is a common abbreviation.

Example sentences

  1. We are going to have a barbecue on the beach.
  2. My dad is going to barbecue some chicken for dinner tonight.
  3. We had a big barbecue for my birthday party.
  4. I love the smell of barbecue.
  5. Let's have a barbecue this weekend!

Quotes

  • 'Barbecue may not be the road to world peace, but it's a start.' - Anthony Bourdain
  • 'Barbecue is the closest thing we have to a national cuisine.' - Lenny Stubbs
  • 'Barbecue is to summer what apple pie is to fall.' - Unknown

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