🇬🇧🇨🇳 barbecue - 烧烤 : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "barbecue" ("烧烤"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
A barbecue is a special meal or party where people cook food like burgers, hot dogs, or vegetables outside on a hot grill, usually in a backyard or park, and everyone eats together in the fresh air.
I knew I’d eaten too much at the barbecue when I tried to stand up and my belly politely said, “Absolutely not.”
Grandpa said he was a barbecue expert, then accidentally grilled the plastic cheese wrapper instead of the cheese.
My sister brought a salad to the barbecue, but it just sat there sadly while everyone dated the hamburgers instead.
I knew the barbecue was serious when Dad put on his “King of the Grill” apron over his pajama pants.
The word “barbecue” is believed to come from the Caribbean word “barbacoa,” which was an early way of cooking meat on a wooden frame over a fire.
They go to the park for a barbecue. A small barbecue sits on the grass. Dad puts meat and bread on the barbecue and lights the fire. Smoke and a good smell come from the barbecue. Children run and friends laugh. At the end they eat the food from the barbecue and feel full and happy.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: A2 Elementary
This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.
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