How to Use cookout in a Sentence

cookout

noun
  • At the cookout, Moore took the mic to set the stage for what needed to be done.
    Erin Cox, Washington Post, 10 July 2024
  • How about don’t bring your purse gun to the cookout, OK?
    Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al, 12 Oct. 2021
  • The cookout breaks down to about $7 a person for a party of 10.
    Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN, 27 June 2023
  • The group has $3,000 saved and plans to hold a cookout to raise more money.
    Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2021
  • The buns are a superb way to take your cookout to the next level.
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 2 July 2020
  • And for the rest of us in the states, were enjoying the summer rays and cookouts.
    Nandi Howard, Essence, 12 July 2019
  • Read here to learn which are his top picks, right in time for your next cookout.
    Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2023
  • Ok Glenn Close just booked her ticket to the cookout ...
    Zoe Guy, Marie Claire, 26 Apr. 2021
  • It’s a fun tool that’ll get plenty of use at his next cookout.
    Mike Richard, Men's Health, 9 Nov. 2022
  • Grill Corn on the Cob for an easy cookout side or turn it into Creamed Corn.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 June 2024
  • And the base of every fun and hearty cookout starts with a really good grill.
    John Thompson, Men's Health, 23 May 2022
  • Take a look at what’s on tap this week and save some barbecue for us at the cookout.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2024
  • Everyone, from the picky drinker to gluten-averse, has something cool and tasty to sip on at the cookout.
    Michelle Santiago Cortés, refinery29.com, 20 June 2019
  • The shooting happened at the end of a stop-the-violence cookout.
    Clarence Williams, Washington Post, 30 July 2020
  • Creamy cotija cheese and fresh cilantro make this salad the best side dish to bring to your next cookout.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 June 2024
  • The full day continues into the evening with a cookout feast hosted by the park staff.
    Flip Putthoff, Arkansas Online, 22 Mar. 2022
  • Many of the items can be grilled alongside your other fall cookout items.
    John Brandon, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
  • As the fall looms, your chances to impress with a backyard cookout are coming to an end.
    Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2022
  • Poker run riders should bring their cards to the cookout.
    Flip Putthoff, arkansasonline.com, 2 Apr. 2024
  • And that means making a list of all your favorite cookout recipes and heading to the grocery store.
    Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 29 May 2023
  • At the deer camp, the teenagers could ride on off-road vehicles before a cookout that evening.
    William Sanders, Arkansas Online, 12 July 2021
  • The amount of food passed out easily topped the 125 plates from the previous cookout.
    Andrew J. Campa Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2020
  • These fast and easy kabobs are the perfect light starters for a cookout or barbecue.
    Christopher Michel, Country Living, 12 Dec. 2022
  • Pair this bright veggie with your next hot dog cookout.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 July 2023
  • If summer means stone fruit and sweet corn to you, don’t miss adding this salad to your cookout menu.
    Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2024
  • The most important part of any cookout is the ingredients, and of course, the meats!
    oregonlive, 10 June 2021
  • So, in preparation for your next cookout, here's a guide on grill time for hot dogs.
    Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 4 July 2024
  • There’s no better way to end a Fourth of July cookout feast of burgers and hot dogs than with a slice of pie.
    Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 29 June 2022
  • 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, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Lobster bakes and weekly cookouts on the resort’s private island add to the fun, and accommodations include one- to four-bedroom cottages with views of the lake.
    Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025

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