cook out

A "cook out" involves cooking food outdoors and is often associated with social gatherings.

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Definition

B1Social Gatherings

(informal)An outdoor event where people gather to prepare and eat food, usually cooked on a grill.

Example

  • We had a cook out in the park last weekend, and everyone brought their favorite dish.
  • The annual neighborhood cook out is a great way to meet new people.

B1Outdoor Cooking

(informal)The act of preparing and cooking food outside, often using a grill or barbecue.

Example

  • They decided to cook out by the lake to enjoy the beautiful weather.
  • Cooking out is a popular summer activity.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "cook out":

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