As nouns the difference between barbeque and cookout
is that barbeque is an alternative spelling of lang=en while cookout is a gathering for a meal that is cooked and eaten outside; either a domestic barbecue or a larger social event.
barbeque
English
Usage notes
* This spelling is often considered incorrect and a result of misunderstanding.
cookout
English
Noun
(
wikipedia cookout)
(
en noun)
(US) A gathering for a meal that is cooked and eaten outside; either a domestic barbecue or a larger social event.