cookout

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barbecue, barbeque

a cookout in which food is cooked over an open fire; especially a whole animal carcass roasted on a spit

clambake

a cookout at the seashore where clams and fish and other foods are cooked--usually on heated stones covered with seaweed

fish fry

a cookout where fried fish is the main course

weenie roast, wiener roast

a cookout where roasted frankfurters are the main course

burgoo

a gathering at which burgoo stew is served

Type of:

picnic

any informal meal eaten outside or on an excursion