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Meaning of barbecue
The primary meaning of the word "barbecue" refers to a meal or event where food, especially meat, is cooked outdoors over an open flame or on a grill.
Etymology of barbecue
The word "barbecue" originates from the Taino people of the Caribbean, who used the word "barbacoa" to describe a method of slow-cooking meat over a wooden platform
The word was adopted into Spanish as "barbacoa" and later into other languages, including English, where it was modified to "barbecue"
Synonyms
Definitions
- A meal or event at which food, especially meat, is cooked outdoors over an open flame or on a grill
- * A framework, typically with a grill or griddle, used for cooking food over an open flame
Usage Examples
- The family is planning a barbecue in their backyard this weekend
- * The smell of barbecue wafted through the air, making everyone hungry
- * The restaurant specializes in barbecue, with a variety of meats and sauces to choose from
Antonyms
indoor cook
kitchen cook
microwave
oven
stove
freezer
refrigerator
dine out
takeout
fast food
restaurant
cafeteria
canteen
indoor dinner
formal dinner
fine dining
gourmet meal
haute cuisine
fancy restaurant