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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Few if any Sonoma Valley cookouts before or since have poured a magnum of 1990 Bâtard-Montrachet alongside a 1949 musigny from Camille Giroud.
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Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
This included everything from community meals and cookouts during reconstruction to creating social media groups to stay updated on each others’ lives.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Whether the occasion is a church potluck, cookout, or Sunday dinner at home, this classic cornbread recipe will be a hit.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2024
With two patios and two balconies, there’s plenty of room to host cookouts or relax outside when the weather is nice.
—Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
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Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
This included everything from community meals and cookouts during reconstruction to creating social media groups to stay updated on each others’ lives.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Whether the occasion is a church potluck, cookout, or Sunday dinner at home, this classic cornbread recipe will be a hit.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2024
With two patios and two balconies, there’s plenty of room to host cookouts or relax outside when the weather is nice.
—Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Cookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cookout. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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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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