BARBEQUES
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of BARBEQUES
A fireplace or pit for grilling food, typically used outdoors and traditionally employing hot charcoal as the heating medium.
"We cooked our food on the barbecue."
A meal or event highlighted by food cooked in such an apparatus.
"We're having a barbecue on Saturday, and you're invited."
Meat, especially pork or beef, which has been cooked in such an apparatus (i.e. smoked over indirect heat from high-smoke fuels) and then chopped up or shredded.
"She ordered a plate of barbecue with a side of slaw."
Examples of BARBEQUES in a Sentence
- "We cooked our food on the barbecue."
- "We're having a barbecue on Saturday, and you're invited."
- "She ordered a plate of barbecue with a side of slaw."
Word Details
Is BARBEQUES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BARBEQUES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BARBEQUES uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BARBEQUES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | a | r | b | e | q | u | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 25 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BARBEQUES
100 words from the letters in BARBEQUES
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How to Use BARBEQUES in Word Games
BARBEQUES is worth 22 points in Scrabble and 25 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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