barbecued
Elementary (A2)
IPA: //ˈbɑːrbɪkjuːd//
KK: /ˈbɑːrbɪkjuːd/
adjective
Definition
Prepared by cooking food over a fire or grill, often giving it a smoky flavor.
Example
We enjoyed some delicious barbecued ribs at the picnic.
Conversation
Did you try the barbecued chicken at the party last night?
Yes! It was so delicious and smoky.
I know, right? I could eat barbecued food every day.
Same here! We should have a barbecue at my place soon.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
grilled
smoked
roasted
Antonyms
raw
uncooked
undone
verb
Definition
To cook food over an open flame or hot coals, often outdoors, giving it a smoky flavor.
Example
We barbecued some chicken and vegetables for dinner last night.
Tense Forms
Past: barbecued
Past Participle: barbecued
Conversation
Did you try the food at the party last night?
Yeah, it was amazing! I loved the barbecued ribs.
I thought they were the best part, too!
Root Explanation
Barbecued → The word 'barbecue' originates from the Spanish 'barbacoa', which refers to a method of cooking meat over an open fire. The suffix '-ed' indicates that the action has been completed, meaning the meat has been cooked using this method. Thus, 'barbecued' refers to meat that has been cooked over an open fire or grill.
Memory Tip
Imagine cooking meat over an open fire, which is what 'barbacoa' means in Spanish. This helps you remember that 'barbecued' refers to meat that has been cooked in this way.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.