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Barbecued: meaning, definitions and examples

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barbecued

 

[ ˈbɑːbɪkjuːd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

food

Cooked or prepared on a barbecue grill, typically with a sauce or marinade.

Synonyms

grilled, roasted, smoked

Examples of usage

  • The barbecued ribs were so tender and flavorful.
  • She ordered a plate of barbecued chicken wings.
Context #2 | Verb

cooking

To cook (food) on a barbecue grill, usually with the addition of a sauce or marinade.

Synonyms

charcoal-broil, cookout, grill

Examples of usage

  • We barbecued some burgers and hot dogs at the picnic.
  • Do you want to barbecue some steaks for dinner?

Translations

Translations of the word "barbecued" in other languages:

🇵🇹 churrasco

🇮🇳 बारबेक्यू किया हुआ

🇩🇪 gegrillt

🇮🇩 dibakar

🇺🇦 барбекю

🇵🇱 grillowany

🇯🇵 バーベキューされた

🇫🇷 barbecue

🇪🇸 a la parrilla

🇹🇷 ızgara

🇰🇷 바베큐

🇸🇦 مشوي

🇨🇿 grilovaný

🇸🇰 grilovaný

🇨🇳 烤

🇸🇮 pečen na žaru

🇮🇸 grillaður

🇰🇿 грильде пісірілген

🇬🇪 შებრაწული

🇦🇿 manqalda bişirilmiş

🇲🇽 a la parrilla

Etymology

The term 'barbecued' comes from the Spanish word 'barbacoa', which originally referred to a raised wooden platform used by the indigenous people of the Caribbean for cooking meat over a fire. The practice of barbecuing meat has a long history, dating back to indigenous cooking techniques in various cultures. In the United States, barbecue has become a popular cooking method, with regional variations in sauces, meats, and cooking styles.

See also: barbecuing.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,938 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.