cookout

noun

cook·​out ˈku̇k-ˌau̇t How to pronounce cookout (audio)
Synonyms of cookoutnext
: an outing at which a meal is cooked and served in the open
also : the meal cooked

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Easy to serve and fun to eat, this sheet cake is perfect for cookouts, pool parties, and more. — Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026 This recipe, a popular choice for cookouts and outdoor parties, makes delicious use of summer's bounty. — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 27 June 2026 Barbecue grills are an important July Fourth outdoor essential and the only way to achieve that classic cookout taste. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 June 2026 Fireworks displays, cookouts and all other outdoor 4th of July activities should be done with caution. — Eric Lyons, CBS News, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cookout

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First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cookout was in 1924

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cookout

noun
cook·​out ˈku̇k-ˌau̇t How to pronounce cookout (audio)
: an outing at which a meal is cooked and served outdoors

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