barbeque

bar·be·que

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahr-bi-kyoo]
- /ˈbɑr bɪˌkyu/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahr-bi-kyoo]
- /ˈbɑr bɪˌkyu/

Definitions of barbeque word

abbreviation BARBEQUE barbecue 3
noun barbeque pieces of beef, fowl, fish, or the like, roasted over an open hearth, especially when basted in a barbecue sauce. 1
noun barbeque a framework, as a grill or a spit, or a fireplace for cooking meat or vegetables over an open fire. 1
noun barbeque a dressed steer, lamb, or other animal, roasted whole. 1
noun barbeque a meal, usually in the open air and often as a political or social gathering, at which meats are roasted over an open hearth or pit. 1
verb with object barbeque to broil or roast whole or in large pieces over an open fire, on a spit or grill, often seasoning with vinegar, spices, salt, and pepper. 1

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Origin of barbeque

First appearance:

before 1655

One of the 46% oldest English words

1655-65; < Spanish barbacoa < Arawak (perhaps Taino) barbacoa a raised frame of sticks

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Parts of speech for Barbeque

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barbeque popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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