cookout
noun
cook·out
ˈku̇k-ˌau̇t 
: an outing at which a meal is cooked and served in the open
also
: the meal cooked
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Beksa Lala’s ongoing residency at Breaker Breaker continues in June with a backyard cookout-style menu featuring dishes from the Małopolska region of Poland.
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Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 14 May 2026
Cabbage and onions mingle with a little Worcestershire sauce for a barbecue flavor, so don't hesitate to serve this at the cookout.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
There’s also a workshop built around the Juneteenth cookout — exploring recipes, traditions, and the kinds of meals that have long anchored the holiday in Black households and communities.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 May 2026
These pre-made chicken skewers offer the look and taste of a cookout in the comfort of your home.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
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Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 14 May 2026
Cabbage and onions mingle with a little Worcestershire sauce for a barbecue flavor, so don't hesitate to serve this at the cookout.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
There’s also a workshop built around the Juneteenth cookout — exploring recipes, traditions, and the kinds of meals that have long anchored the holiday in Black households and communities.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 May 2026
These pre-made chicken skewers offer the look and taste of a cookout in the comfort of your home.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
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cookout
noun
cook·out
ˈku̇k-ˌau̇t
: an outing at which a meal is cooked and served outdoors
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