Basic Details
Word: Barbecue
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A method of cooking food over an open flame or grill; often refers to a social gathering where food is cooked this way.
Synonyms: Grill, cookout, braai
Antonyms: Boil, steam
Idioms and Phrases
- It's not all sunshine and barbecues: This means that things arent always perfect, even if they seem great. Example: "The holiday was fun, but it's not all sunshine and barbecues; we had some rainy days too."
- Bring home the barbecue: To achieve success, especially in a competitive context. Example: "With his hard work and dedication, he was able to bring home the barbecue and win the championship."
Usage Examples
Example 1: We set up the barbecue in the garden and enjoyed a lovely meal with our friends.
Example 2: The smell of the barbecue filled the whole neighbourhood, making everyone hungry.
Example 3: For summer weekends, having a barbecue is a favourite tradition in our family.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "barbecue" comes from the Spanish word "barbacoa," which refers to a method of slow-cooking meat over a fire? The term has evolved and become popular in various cultures around the world!
Famous Quote
"Barbecue may not be the road to world peace, but its a start." Anthony Bourdain
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "barbecue" mean?
a) A type of dessert
b) A way to cook food over a flame
c) A kind of vegetable
d) A type of drink
Answer: b) A way to cook food over a flame
2. Which of these is a synonym of "barbecue"?
a) Grill
b) Bake
c) Fry
d) Roast
Answer: a) Grill
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "barbecue"?
a) Cook
b) Boil
c) Grill
d) Roast
Answer: b) Boil
4. Which sentence uses "barbecue" correctly?
a) We barbecue the cake for dessert.
b) The barbecue was a fun gathering with friends and family.
c) He barbecued his homework.
d) She wanted to barbecue her car.
Answer: b) The barbecue was a fun gathering with friends and family.
5. Which idiom suggests that things are not always perfect?
a) It's not all sunshine and barbecues
b) Bring home the barbecue
c) The grass is always greener
d) Under the weather
Answer: a) It's not all sunshine and barbecues
