cookout
Translation
barbecue, cookout
Examples
We're having a cookout this Saturday.
We're having a barbecue this Saturday.
Bring a side dish to the cookout.
Bring a side dish to the barbecue.
Grammar Patterns
((a cookout)) a social gathering where food is cooked and eaten outdoors We're having a cookout this Saturday.
Similar Words
Synonyms: barbecue, picnic, grill party
Etymology
A compound word from 'cook' and 'out' (meaning outdoors).
Memory Tips
Imagine you are 'cooking out'side with friends. It's an informal gathering.