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barbecuing

 

[ ˈbɑːrbɪkjuːɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

cooking outdoors

The act of grilling or roasting food, typically meat, over an open fire or on a grill.

Synonyms

cooking outdoors, grilling, roasting.

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Word Description / Examples
barbecuing

Used in casual outdoor settings, often related to social gatherings like picnics or family reunions.

  • Barbecuing sausages in the park has become a summer tradition for us
grilling

Involves cooking food on a grill over direct heat, usually at a higher temperature; can be done outdoors or indoors using a grill pan.

  • Grilling burgers is quick and easy, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner
roasting

Generally refers to cooking food, especially meat or vegetables, in an oven at a high temperature. Can be used outdoors but is more commonly indoor.

  • Roasting a whole chicken in the oven gives it a nice crispy skin
cooking outdoors

A general term that means preparing meals outside, regardless of the method used, including grilling, using a camp stove, or even a fire pit.

  • We enjoy cooking outdoors while camping, making everything from pancakes to stews

Examples of usage

  • We're barbecuing some burgers for dinner tonight.
  • She enjoys barbecuing chicken on the weekends.
  • Barbecuing is a popular way to cook during the summer.
  • I love the smell of barbecuing meat in the air.
  • Barbecuing requires patience and skill.

Translations

Translations of the word "barbecuing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 churrasco

🇮🇳 बारबेक्यू करना

🇩🇪 grillen

🇮🇩 memanggang

🇺🇦 барбекю

🇵🇱 grillowanie

🇯🇵 バーベキューをする

🇫🇷 barbecue

🇪🇸 barbacoa

🇹🇷 mangal yapmak

🇰🇷 바베큐를 하다

🇸🇦 شواء

🇨🇿 grilování

🇸🇰 grilovanie

🇨🇳 烧烤 (shāo kǎo)

🇸🇮 pečenje na žaru

🇮🇸 grilla

🇰🇿 барбекю жасау

🇬🇪 ბარბექიუ

🇦🇿 barbekü etmək

🇲🇽 asar a la parrilla

Etymology

The term 'barbecue' originated from the Spanish word 'barbacoa', which was used by the Taíno people of the Caribbean to refer to a framework of sticks set upon posts. This framework was used to cook meat over a fire. The practice of barbecuing has evolved over time, becoming a popular method of cooking in many cultures around the world. In the United States, barbecue is often associated with outdoor gatherings and social events, where friends and family come together to enjoy grilled food.

See also: barbecued.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,566, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.