Bar-B-Q
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Bar-B-Q
Playful representation of the phonetics by letter names
Example Sentences
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LC’s Bar-B-Q have my favorite burnt ends in the city.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
Visit Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q in Decatur, Ala., and you’ll find a barbecue sauce unlike any on the planet.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 2, 2023
"I'm pretty partial to the Stubb's Mesquite Bar-B-Q Sauce. I've tried other brands but nothing beats the smoky-tangy-sweet balance of Stubb's."
From Salon ● Apr. 22, 2022
Around that time, when Mr. Bludso was about 8 years old, he used to walk down Slauson Avenue with his brother and sister to get snacks: ice cream for them, Woody’s Bar-B-Q for him.
From New York Times ● Jul. 20, 2021
CUT TO: Two OLD MEN in front of John-John’s Bar-B-Q looking at the scene as the car drives off.
From "Monster" by Walter Dean Myers
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