Bar-B-Q
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Bar-B-Q
Playful representation of the phonetics by letter names
Example Sentences
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"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
He grew up in rural South Carolina, working at his parents’ business, Scott’s Variety Store and Bar-B-Q in Hemingway, and dreaming of something bigger.
From Washington Post • May 17, 2021
For Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn owner Pat Bosley, one of the biggest struggles is finding mutton and pork distributors that can still regularly deliver product.
From Washington Times • Apr. 25, 2020
These are strange days in the Kansas City area, where locals accustomed to coveting other teams’ quarterbacks are savoring a sensation rarer than a vegetarian at Gates Bar-B-Q.
From New York Times • Oct. 14, 2018
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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