Barbecue Definition & Meaning
barbecue
- noun
- meat that has been barbecued or grilled in a highly seasoned sauce
- a cookout in which food is cooked over an open fire; especially a whole animal carcass roasted on a spit
- a rack to hold meat for cooking over hot charcoal usually out of doors
- verb
- cook outdoors on a barbecue grill; "let's barbecue that meat"; "We cooked out in the forest"
"Barbecue" in song lyrics
See how barbecue is used in real songs:
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"It don't mean go warm up the barbecue"
Aesop Rock f/ John Danielle — Coffee -
"I charcoal, broil and foil more than any barbecue"
Black Sheep f/ Emage — Summa Tha Time -
"Even on the bus, at a barbecue"
DJ Pooh f/ Mista Grimm — Ebonics
Words that rhyme with barbecue
Usage tips for "barbecue"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "barbecue" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for barbecue to find words that pair well.