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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

barbecue

/ˈbɑrbəˌki/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does barbecue mean?

noun, verb

A method of cooking food, especially meat, by exposing it to direct heat from a fire or from hot coals, or by cooking it in a sauce or marinade, typically over low heat for a long time. To cook food in this way.

Example

"The family spent the afternoon barbecuing in the backyard."

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