cook out

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cook out

noun cook outs · cookout · cook-out

alternative Alternative form of cookout

verb cooks out · cooking out · cooked out · cookout · cook-out

intransitive To cook a group meal outside as a family, workplace or other social unit.
transitive To cook (something) sufficiently to eliminate harsh or acidic elements. You've got to cook out the spices to get rid of the bitterness.

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@misc{cook_out_2026,
  title = {cook out},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/cook%20out},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}