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BBQ

American  

abbreviation

  1. barbecue.


BBQ British  

abbreviation

  1. barbecue

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Even an outdoor BBQ can be too hot to handle.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

Still, there are potential growth drivers, such as the company’s limited-time Smoky BBQ menu and World Cup promotions.

From Barron's Jun. 10, 2026

He stood on the roof of the Cigars & Stripes BBQ Lounge, brandishing a chicken wing and a fridge-size bottle of barbecue sauce while chewing on a stogie.

From Los Angeles Times May 12, 2026

When he cooks, Foley said he often reaches for McCormick’s recipe mixes, made for easy addition to tacos, gyros or Korean BBQ.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 17, 2026

I put my headphones on, find the playlist E.J. made for the end-of-summer BBQ at the rec center.

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson

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