cookout
noun
a party or entertainment featuring the cooking and eating of a meal out of doors.
cookouts
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pluralof cookout.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It’s sweet, tangy, and pickley—the perfect complement to backyard cookouts.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
It’s the memory of summer cookouts, sweltering, sticky heat, and outdoor lunches with friends.
From Salon ● May 28, 2026
Those hosting cookouts this Memorial Day weekend should prepare to spend more than they did last year, as the cost of barbecue essentials has skyrocketed.
From MarketWatch ● May 22, 2026
These groups organised local community events, such as charity drives, cookouts and political discussions, before switching to full-time campaigning.
From Barron's ● Apr. 3, 2026
They had neighborhood cookouts, and could paint and decorate the walls of their bedrooms with every assurance that they'd never have to pack their bags and leave.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
