cookout
noun
cook·out
ˈku̇k-ˌau̇t 
: an outing at which a meal is cooked and served in the open
also
: the meal cooked
Examples of cookout in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
That’s why coleslaw is such a classic—loved and devoured at cookouts, potlucks, and every kind of outdoor meal.
—
Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil Shoppers hoping to stock up on aluminum foil ahead of spring potlucks and summer cookouts are in luck.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Something that plays in the background during a late-spring Saturday cookout — you, scrolling on your phone down a long list of names, most of which mean absolutely nothing.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
The cookout to support Hardt Family Cyclery will be on April 19th at 10255 E 25th Ave in Aurora.
—Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cookout
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil Shoppers hoping to stock up on aluminum foil ahead of spring potlucks and summer cookouts are in luck.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Something that plays in the background during a late-spring Saturday cookout — you, scrolling on your phone down a long list of names, most of which mean absolutely nothing.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
The cookout to support Hardt Family Cyclery will be on April 19th at 10255 E 25th Ave in Aurora.
—Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cookout
Cite this Entry
“Cookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cookout. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
cookout
noun
cook·out
ˈku̇k-ˌau̇t
: an outing at which a meal is cooked and served outdoors
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
