Definition

1. Noun:
   • A chicken wing that has been cooked in barbecue sauce: This term specifically refers to a chicken wing (typically the segment of a chicken's wing) that has been prepared using barbecue sauce, often involving grilling, baking, or smoking. The sauce imparts a characteristic tangy, sweet, and smoky flavor.

Usage

• The term "barbecued wing" is a countable noun. It refers to a single prepared item of food.
• It is commonly used in casual and culinary contexts, especially when discussing menus, recipes, or casual dining.
• Example: "Would you like a barbecued wing?" or "I ordered six barbecued wings."

Examples

• Noun:
  • The party platter included both spicy and barbecued wings.
  • Her secret recipe for barbecued wings is always a hit at gatherings.
  • He prefers barbecued wings over buffalo wings because he likes the sweeter sauce.

Advanced Usage

• "Barbecued wing" as a menu item: Often listed under appetizers or main courses in restaurants, sometimes abbreviated as "BBQ wings."

  • The pub's specialty is their slow-smoked barbecued wings.

• Implied cooking method: While the definition centers on the sauce, the term often implies the wing was grilled or smoked, not just coated in sauce.

  • These aren't just baked wings; they're properly barbecued wings from the smoker.

Variants and Related Words

• BBQ wing (n): A common abbreviated form of "barbecued wing."
• Barbecue sauce (n): The tangy, sweet, and smoky sauce used to prepare the wing.
• Chicken wing (n): The general term for the uncooked or cooked wing segment before specific preparation.

Synonyms

• BBQ chicken wing: A more explicit synonym.
• Sauced wing (with barbecue sauce): A descriptive synonym, though less common.

Related Phrases

• Order of barbecued wings: A common way to request this food in a quantity.

  • We'll start with an order of barbecued wings, please.

• Barbecued wing dip: A dipping sauce, often ranch or blue cheese, served alongside the wings.

  • Don't forget the barbecued wing dip on the side.

Noun

1. chicken wings cooked in barbecue sauce