Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A meal cooked and served outdoors.
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- noun US A
meal that iscooked andeaten outside ; either a domesticbarbecue or a largersocial event.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun an informal meal cooked and eaten outdoors
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Examples
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Lou Gots: Look at this cookout from a layperson’s point of view.
The Volokh Conspiracy » The Solicitor General Lays an Egg 2010
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Look at this cookout from a layperson’s point of view.
The Volokh Conspiracy » The Solicitor General Lays an Egg 2010
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But Orange told Post colleague Mike DeBonis that the cookout was a thank-you for working the straw poll.
Orange campaign continues as he seeks Brown's open seat 2010
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Gluten-Free Diners Feel Right at Home time to treat Dad to a quality cookout, which is more attainable than you may think.
WN.com - Articles related to Why The May 10, 2010 Philippine Polls Failed: The PCOS Forensics 2010
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A cookout is a great way to relax while honing your cooking skills.
Article Source 2009
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I was the guy who would, with subtle over-emphasis, remind friends that unless there was some smoking or at least slow-cooking of meats happening, then they were having a "cookout" rather than a "barbecue."
Baltimore City Paper 2010
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If the weather does not permit a cookout, the "cookout" will be moved to the church, 4920
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The story bounces back and forth from present day events to the beginning of the story at an around-the-pool cookout on Cape Cod a few years earlier.
Advance reader reviews of The Swimming Pool by Holly LeCraw. 2010
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At this cookout, Dad should get whatever he wants — big slabs of red meat included.
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As such, Jared was present at the cookout as well.
Who Said It Would Be Easy Cheryl Faye 2011
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