cookout
nounUK /ˈkʊk.aʊt/
US /ˈkʊk.aʊt/
A cookout is a fun meal where people cook and eat food outside.
We had a cookout in the backyard with hot dogs and burgers.
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2. A social gathering where food is cooked and served outdoors.
The neighborhood cookout brought everyone together on Saturday.
3. An informal outdoor party centered on grilled food.
They invited friends to a cookout to celebrate the holiday.
4. A meal cooked over an open fire or grill, often in a park.
We packed the car and headed to the lake for a cookout.