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barbecue Synonyms
Another word for barbecue
Choosing another word for barbecue depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
An outdoor meal or social gathering at which food is cooked over an open fire or on a grill.
Usage Example
"We invited the neighbors over for a backyard cookout on Sunday afternoon."
Strongest
cookout
barbie
Strong
braai
roast
Weak
picnic
• noun (Context 2)
A grill, pit, or outdoor framework used for cooking food over an open fire or hot coals.
Usage Example
"He bought a new gas grill for the patio just in time for the summer."
Strongest
grill
barbie
Strong
charcoal grill
smoker
Weak
griddle
• noun (Context 3)
Meat or other food that has been cooked on a grill or open fire, often slow-smoked and basted in a highly seasoned sauce.
Usage Example
"The restaurant is famous for its authentic Texas barbie and tender brisket."
Strong
barbie
• verb (Context 4)
To cook meat, fish, or other food outdoors on a rack over an open fire or on a portable grill, often applying a highly seasoned sauce.
Usage Example
"They decided to grill the ribs instead of roasting them in the oven."
Strongest
grill
Strong
chargrill
charbroil
broil
roast
smoke
Weak
sear
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Barbecue. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/barbecue