barbeque
verb · noun
Simple meaning
To smoke food over indirect heat from high-smoke fuels.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈbɑɹbɪkju
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
sometimes proscribed
Cook outdoors on a barbecue grill
sometimes proscribed
To cook food on a barbecue; to smoke food over indirect heat from high-smoke fuels.
noun
sometimes proscribed
A fireplace or pit for grilling food, typically used outdoors and traditionally employing hot charcoal as the heating medium.
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- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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