barbecue — 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
Part of speech: NOUN
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
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɑːrbɪkjuː/
Example Sentences
- The vegetarian brought tofu to the barbecue, shocking everyone into silence.
- Let's barbecue some vegetables along with the meat for a balanced meal.
- He tried to impress his date by barbecuing, but ended up burning everything including his eyebrows.
barbecue
NOUN[/ˈbɑːrbɪkjuː/]
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
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Spanish 'barbacoa', which originated from Caribbean indigenous languages and originally referred to a wooden frame used by native peoples for roasting meat. The term spread globally through pirates and explorers during the Age of Exploration.
Breakdown
barbacoa (Caribbean indigenous origin) → barbecue (English adaptation). The Spanish term was borrowed from Taíno or Arawakan languages spoken by Caribbean indigenous peoples.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The vegetarian brought tofu to the barbecue, shocking everyone into silence.”
“Let's barbecue some vegetables along with the meat for a balanced meal.”
“He tried to impress his date by barbecuing, but ended up burning everything including his eyebrows.”
“The annual company barbecue is a great opportunity to socialize with colleagues.”
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