noun

A method of cooking meat, poultry, or fish outdoors over a fire or on a grill, often with the addition of sauces or marinades.

Example

1. The aroma of grilled steak filled the air as the neighbors gathered for a backyard barbecue.
2. She was in charge of the sauces and marinades for the family barbecue this weekend.
3. The local charity is holding a fundraising barbecue, with all proceeds going towards helping the homeless.