How to Use barbecue in a Sentence

barbecue

1 of 2 verb
  • We barbecued chicken and ribs.
  • We barbecue often during the summer.
  • Ooh, what does barbecued blue crab taste like?
    — William Earl, Variety, 14 Dec. 2025
  • There is an ample front lawn and a back barbecuing area next to the porch.
    — Julie Lasky, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2020
  • The biggest find was a whole pile of propane tanks, enough to barbecue your salmon for years to come.
    — Bob Hallinen, Anchorage Daily News, 12 May 2018
  • Some think Cochran may have barbecued her lover's body and served it to neighbors.
    — Vic Ryckaert, Indianapolis Star, 21 June 2018
  • When it's cooked whole, it's usually served as a roast or barbecued brisket.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 16 Mar. 2023
  • Lamb will be barbecued in a pit room located on the side of the building.
    — Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 18 Aug. 2019
  • Kids race through the spray of a fire hydrant and families barbecue on their front stoops.
    — Tyrone Beason, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2023
  • And all these guys are inside the clothes rounder, like barbecuing and watching the game.
    — Eric Johnson, Recode, 22 Oct. 2018
  • On whether Towns barbecues the chicken.
    — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • What sets barbecue apart from other cooking methods is how heat reaches the food.
    — Kristine Nolin, The Conversation, 3 June 2022
  • After barbecuing the breast over peat, the legs are braised and served alongside the grain itself.
    — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
  • But Deirdre has to be mom, dad, coach, buddy, the works; teaching her sons how to barbecue and play lacrosse.
    — Kevin Fisher-Paulson, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 June 2021
  • Popcorn chicken is a big favorite, as is barbecued chicken with cheese.
    — Alfred Lubrano, Philly.com, 20 June 2018
  • It’s basically barbecued meats like beef, pork, or goat.
    — Essence, 13 Oct. 2025
  • People barbecue all over the world, and under that umbrella comes grilling.
    — Kristine M. Kierzek, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 1 June 2022
  • Of course, the heat does come with its up-sides like the start of tubing season and all the backyard barbecues your heart desires.
    — Daniela Sternitzky-Di Napoli, Houston Chronicle, 31 May 2018
  • Because when Towns takes the court against the Hawks, they’re barbecued chicken.
    — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Many were already gathered around, helping clean up the mess or preparing to barbecue for the block.
    — Xander Peters, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Aug. 2021
  • On the middle deck of Liberty, meats were barbecued and served with salads and bread.
    — WIRED, 2 July 2023
  • The fans stayed until the morning cheering and barbecuing food.
    — Jay Harris, New York Times, 2 June 2026
  • When the world started to change in mid-March, barbecue up-and-comer Joe Zavala saw a way through.
    — Anna Caplan, Dallas News, 4 Aug. 2020
  • Garcia loved to barbecue with her husband of 24 years, Joe, and to listen to music.
    — Alexandra Rockey Fleming, Peoplemag, 24 May 2023
  • The next day, Pacers president Kevin Pritchard was barbecued from coast to coast.
    — Clifton Brown, Indianapolis Star, 4 Feb. 2018
  • The Fourth makes all of us pause, consider the past and be thankful – followed by barbecuing a burger with a beer.
    — Neil Senturia, sandiegouniontribune.com, 3 July 2017
  • His first jersey, a gray T-shirt and blue shorts were his final remaining pieces of Cowboys gear yet to be barbecued.
    — Michael Gehlken, Dallas News, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Outside the hall, Kip Francis, the fourth child in the Francis clan, barbecued on the large drive-up grill this year.
    — Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The two like to barbecue at home and look forward to going to summer ribfests to get ideas on how to use different flavors and ingredients.
    — Gloria Casas, Elgin Courier-News, 17 June 2017
  • Edna barbecued 250 some-odd chicken thighs and made 2 gallons of potato salad, for the two-day trip.
    — Southern Living, 1 May 2017

barbecue

2 of 2 noun
  • We plan to have a barbecue for the whole family.
  • She invited us over for some beer and barbecue.
  • Oden was famed for his barbecue, too.
    — Julio Ojeda-Zapata, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
  • The name has nothing to do with barbecue or even a grill.
    — Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The result is a light and crunchy side for your plate of barbecue.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
  • Even whole hog barbecue makes a cameo here and there in Texas.
    — Adrian Miller, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
  • Serve this slaw on top of a barbecue sandwich or as a side dish to any meal.
    — Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Smelling the barbecue and bathing in the long hours of daylight?
    — Samantha Jones, goodhousekeeping.com, 3 June 2023
  • Pack a batch of these tart, fruity bars for your next picnic or barbecue.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Doesn't that sound like a backyard barbecue in a bite?
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
  • But who goes to barbecue spots for french fries anyways?
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2026
  • The pool house is set up for year-round catered events with an indoor barbecue.
    — Jeastman, oregonlive, 30 Aug. 2023
  • In all, 10 barbecue joints made the guide.
    — Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Here, lakeside view pairs with smoky barbecue, fine whisky and craft beer.
    — Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Can't decide whether to go with barbecue, ribs, or skins?
    — Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
  • And what goes better with blues than barbecue?
    — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
  • The barbecue includes brisket, baked beans, corn, coleslaw, bread and dessert.
    — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2023
  • The top lid even pivots up and down just like many outdoor barbecue grills.
    — Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Fill the rest of your visit with a proper barbecue tour.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
  • At lunch, fill up on the barbecue brisket sandwich or a deli sandwich.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
  • To make the best barbecue chicken at home, use your slow cooker.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
  • Read on for our best slow-cooker barbecue recipes that anyone can make.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2024
  • Outside the air smells of barbecue and salty ocean, sometimes a hint of weed.
    — Hazlitt, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Texas barbecue joints do make for good photos by famous folks.
    — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
  • We present to you the perfect finale to a barbecue.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
  • That may be good for barbecue, but for politics, not so much.
    — Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
  • The sticky barbecue ribs or lobster spaghetti are great for kids.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
  • From stews and soups to barbecue and red beans and rice, this handy appliance does it all.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
  • This thick, bone-in steak will be the centerpiece of your barbecue.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
  • Impress a dad with that factoid at your next barbecue.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025

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