Cookout

Pronunciation: /ˈkʊˌkaʊt/

Cookout (noun)

  1. A social event where people cook and eat food outside, often in a yard or park.
  2. The act of cooking food outdoors, usually on a grill, for a group of people.

Examples

  • We host an outdoor meal party in the backyard.
  • The outdoor meal party starts after sunset and lasts for hours.