barbecue
verb
bar·be·cue
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barbecued;
barbecuing
Definition of barbecue
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to roast or broil on a rack or revolving spit over or before a source of heat (such as hot coals)
2
: to cook in a highly seasoned vinegar sauce
3
informal
: to subject (someone) to harsh criticism or ridicule
Republicans now talk of winning 15 to 20 new seats in November, a prospect that has the faithful and the financiers wanting to barbecue Clinton for at least a few more weeks.— Nancy Gibbs et al.
barbecue
noun
variants:
or less commonly barbeque
Definition of barbecue (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: a large animal (such as a steer) roasted whole or split over an open fire or a fire in a pit
b
: barbecued food
eat barbecue
2
: a social gathering especially in the open air at which barbecued food is eaten
3
: an often portable fireplace over which meat and fish are roasted
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Examples of barbecue in a Sentence
Verb
We barbecued chicken and ribs. We barbecue often during the summer.Noun
grill a steak on the barbecue We plan to have a barbecue for the whole family. She invited us over for some beer and barbecue.
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
The people of New Hampshire were out barbecuing, or setting up for fireworks, or up at a lake house listening to the call of the loons. — Emily Witt, The New Yorker, "Marianne Williamson Wants Politics to Enter the New Age," 14 Aug. 2019 The front-runner to unseat Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had stopped by a Rotary Club ribfest in this Toronto suburb and was sharing barbecuing tips with reporters. — Washington Post, "Canada’s Trudeau is down in the polls. Can the Conservatives take advantage?," 15 July 2019 Half-Christmas should be celebrated by wearing ugly Christmas sweaters, drinking keg nog, singing Christmas carols to your neighbors, and barbecuing on your roof. — Cady Lang, Time, "There's No Time Like Today to Give 'Half-Christmas' the Sitcom Holiday Appreciation It Deserves," 25 June 2019 Its medium hop bitterness is enough to stand up to barbecue sauce. - from James Sumpter, head brewer at Birmingham District Brewing Co. 3. — Eric Velasco, al.com, "8 tasty Birmingham beer and barbecue pairings," 6 June 2019 This Independence Day, after spending the day barbecuing with the family and enjoying a drink or two, share an exciting photo with an inspirational quote or saying that perfectly captures the celebration of America’s birthday. — Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, "60 Cute 4th of July Instagram Captions That Will Get All the Likes," 5 June 2019 In response, Marolf suggested that a medium-size fuzzball might still be able to barbecue Alice in other ways. — Quanta Magazine, "Black Hole Firewalls Could Be Too Tepid to Burn," 22 Aug. 2018 One day, shortly after the McKinneys moved to Fort Sam, Jason McKinney’s wife, Tabbi, saw an amputee barbecuing nearby. — Alia Malik, ExpressNews.com, "College path for San Antonio student started with dad’s combat wound," 4 June 2019 On Thursday night, at a birthday dinner for one of the camp's founders, the menu included charcuterie and barbecued ribeye that the 140 diners chased down with 60 bottles of Krug Grande Cuvée. — Sam Dangremond, Town & Country, "What Going to Burning Man Is Really Like," 17 Dec. 2012Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
It’s smoky, fork-tender and juicy, with a barbecue sauce that’s not too sweet. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, "5 to try: New North County restaurants for Mexican, Mediterranean and more," 22 Aug. 2019 The more than one-third-acre setting holds a swimming pool, a spa with a waterfall feature, a barbecue/dining pavilion and a fire pit. — Los Angeles Times, "Hot Property Newsletter: Links in a chain of famous owners," 17 Aug. 2019 Under a tent next to the trailer, family members started frying fish and chicken, standing in for Keith, who usually served up hamburgers, pulled pork and polish sausage topped with his special barbecue sauce. — al, "‘We’re just getting this place back in order:’ The next chapter at Gip’s will sing the juke joint’s gospel," 13 Aug. 2019 In the Britt's kitchen, there's a foot operated pedal beneath the sink to turn on the water when your hands are full of dirty dishes or covered in barbecue sauce in preparation for a feast on the grill. — Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, "This California Kitchen Has the Most Insane Amenities," 13 Aug. 2019 Uncover and continue grilling, basting with barbecue sauce, until chicken is cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes more. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Barbecued Chicken with Roasted Corn Pudding," 9 Aug. 2019 They can be tossed in Crown Royal barbecue sauce, house buffalo sauce or chipotle lime dry rub. — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, "1-pound loaded potatoes, smoked chicken wings headline new Ford Field food," 3 Aug. 2019 This southern take on spaghetti Bolognese features pasta tossed with barbecue sauce and pulled pork. — Larry Olmstead, USA TODAY, "Great American Bites BBQ road trip: The country's best regional barbecue joints," 9 July 2019 Below, see Instacart's top barbecue sauces in every Southern state. — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, "The Most Popular Barbecue Sauce in Every Southern State," 1 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'barbecue.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for barbecue
barbecue
verb
English Language Learners Definition of barbecue
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to cook (food) on a barbecue : to broil or roast (meat, fish, etc.) over hot coals or an open fire
barbecue
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of barbecue (Entry 2 of 2)
: a flat metal frame that is used to cook food over hot coals or an open fire
: an outdoor meal or party at which food is cooked on a barbecue
chiefly US, informal
: food that has been cooked on a barbecue : barbecued food
See the full definition for barbecue in the English Language Learners Dictionary
barbecue
verb
bar·be·cue
| \ ˈbär-bi-ˌkyü
\
\
barbecued;
barbecuing
Kids Definition of barbecue
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to cook over hot coals or on an open fire often in a highly seasoned sauce
barbecue
nounKids Definition of barbecue (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: an often portable grill
2
: an outdoor meal or party at which food is cooked over hot coals or an open fire