cookout
noun
cook·out
ˈku̇k-ˌau̇t 
: an outing at which a meal is cooked and served in the open
also
: the meal cooked
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Millions of Americans attending parades, cookouts, sporting events and Fourth of July fireworks should prepare for dangerous heat, particularly during the afternoon and early evening hours.
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Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Fireworks displays, cookouts and all other outdoor 4th of July activities should be done with caution.
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Eric Lyons,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Barbecue grills are an important July Fourth outdoor essential and the only way to achieve that classic cookout taste.
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29 June 2026
On Sunday, June 28, the former broadcaster shared an Instagram Reel of her family and friends having an outdoor cookout.
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PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
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Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Fireworks displays, cookouts and all other outdoor 4th of July activities should be done with caution.
—
Eric Lyons,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Barbecue grills are an important July Fourth outdoor essential and the only way to achieve that classic cookout taste.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
On Sunday, June 28, the former broadcaster shared an Instagram Reel of her family and friends having an outdoor cookout.
—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
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“Cookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cookout. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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cookout
noun
cook·out
ˈku̇k-ˌau̇t
: an outing at which a meal is cooked and served outdoors
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