Barbeque: meaning, definitions and examples

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barbeque

[ ˈbɑːrbɪkjuː ]

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outdoor cooking

A technique of cooking meat over an open fire, typically outdoors. Barbeque can refer to both the cooking method and the social event surrounding it.

Synonyms

grilling, smoking

Examples of usage

Let's have a barbeque this weekend!
He's an expert at barbequing ribs and brisket.

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food

A meal or gathering where barbequed food is served. It often includes items such as grilled chicken, ribs, and corn on the cob.

Synonyms

BBQ, cookout

Examples of usage

The barbeque was a huge success with all the guests.
I love the taste of barbeque sauce on ribs.

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cooking

To cook (food) over an open fire, typically outdoors. It involves grilling, smoking, or slow-cooking meat to achieve a smoky flavor.

Synonyms

grill, smoke

Examples of usage

We're going to barbeque some burgers for dinner.
He barbequed the chicken until it was perfectly charred.

Translations

Translations of the word "barbeque" in other languages:

🇵🇹 churrasco

🇮🇳 बारबेक्यू

🇩🇪 Grill

🇮🇩 barbekyu

🇺🇦 барбекю

🇵🇱 grill

🇯🇵 バーベキュー

🇫🇷 barbecue

🇪🇸 barbacoa

🇹🇷 mangal

🇰🇷 바비큐

🇸🇦 شواء

🇨🇿 grilování

🇸🇰 grilovanie

🇨🇳 烧烤

🇸🇮 žar

🇮🇸 grill

🇰🇿 барбекю

🇬🇪 მწვადი

🇦🇿 barbekü

🇲🇽 barbacoa

Word origin

The word 'barbeque' originates from the Taino word 'barbacoa', which refers to a wooden structure used for cooking meat over an open fire. The Spanish explorers adopted this term and brought it to Europe, where it eventually evolved into 'barbeque' in English. The cooking technique of barbequing has a long history, dating back to indigenous peoples in the Caribbean and Americas who used various methods to cook meat over an open flame.