Synonyms for

Bbq

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

Definition

BBQ is a shortened form of the word 'barbecue'. It refers to a method of cooking food, usually meat, using a grill or smoker and often involves the use of marinades or sauces.

Synonyms & similar words

barbecue grill cookout barbie barbie-q smoke roast charbroil braai pit-cook fire-cook pit-roast hickory mesquite sizzle sear broil grill barbeque barbie

Synonyms by register

Formal

barbecue grill

Informal

cookout barbie grill out

Antonyms

boil steam poach braise stew roast

Common collocations

  • bbq sauce
  • bbq chicken
  • bbq ribs
  • backyard bbq
  • bbq pit
  • bbq grill
  • summer bbq

Word family

noun barbecue
verb barbecue

Usage note

BBQ is a very common informal abbreviation for barbecue. While it can refer to the cooking method, it more often refers to the social event or the food itself.

Example sentences

  1. Let's have a BBQ party at my house.
  2. My dad is a great BBQ chef.
  3. We cooked burgers on the BBQ.
  4. I can smell the BBQ from the backyard.
  5. We're going to a BBQ restaurant for dinner.

Quotes

  • BBQ is the perfect excuse for a backyard gathering. - Unknown
  • “BBQ is a noun, but it’s also a verb. You can BBQ, and be BBQ’d.” - Guy Fieri
  • “BBQ is the cornerstone of my life.” - Larry Elder

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