Barbeque (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A cookout in which food is cooked over an open fire; especially a whole animal carcass roasted on a spit.

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Examples

• The whole neighborhood was invited to the annual summer barbeque, where a massive pig was slow-roasted to perfection.
• The smell of sizzling meat wafted through the air as the family gathered around the barbeque pit for their Fourth of July celebration.
• After hours of preparation, the chef finally placed the lamb on the barbeque spit, where it would rotate slowly over the open flames.
• The backyard barbeque was a staple of summer gatherings, with friends and family gathering around the grill to enjoy good food and company.
• As the sun began to set, the group gathered around the barbeque to watch the chef expertly rotate the whole roasted chicken.

Synonyms

• Barbecue

Hypernyms

• Cookout

Meaning ²

A rack to hold meat for cooking over hot charcoal usually out of doors.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Barbecue

Hypernyms

• Rack

Meaning ³

Meat that has been barbecued or grilled in a highly seasoned sauce.

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Synonyms

• Barbecue

Hypernyms

• Dish