Social & Culture

Cookout

ˈkʊkaʊt

noun

What does Cookout mean?

An outdoor meal with grilled food.

Example sentence

"The neighbors invited us to their cookout."

American usage tip

Burgers, hot dogs, and lawn chairs.

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