barbecue
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In Canadian English, this word typically means:
(noun) an outdoor grill
(noun) a meal or event whose main food has been cooked using an outdoor grill; side dishes that are commonly eaten during these meals or events, however, do not need to be cooked on an outdoor grill (e.g., salads, desserts, etc.)
(noun) a general term used to refer to grilled foods in international cuisines
(verb) to cook food using an outdoor grill
EXAMPLES
(definition 1) “Anyone living in this apartment can use the community barbecue. It is a free amenity for the renters here.”
(definition 2) “I love having barbecues in the summer in Canada: hotdogs, hamburgers, chicken burgers, kebabs, corn on the cob, coleslaw, potato salad… It is the best combination of foods!”
(definition 3) “Korean barbecue is my favourite food! It is just so delicious! Have you tried it?”
(definition 4) “Have you barbecued the potatoes yet?”
“Yep! I’m barbecuing them with the steaks, already.”
