wiener roast

Franks over flames

A wiener roast is an outdoor gathering where hot dogs are cooked over an open fire, typically on sticks or skewers.

The term is most common in American and Canadian English, evoking casual summer cookouts, campfires, and childhood nostalgia: The scout troop had a wiener roast after the hike.

Also called a weenie roast.

Related

barbecue · campfire · summer nights · grill · frankfurter · mustard · sausage · picnic table · paper plates · picnic blanket · charcoal · bonfire · marshmallow · relish · bun · potluck · firewood · cooler

Opposites
formality of outdoor cooking event

wiener roastfine dining

Elegant restaurant experience

state dinner · wedding reception · banquet · champagne reception · garden party

cooking method/food preparation style

wiener roastsous vide

Cooking in sealed bags

molecular gastronomy · haute cuisine · gourmet cooking · French cuisine · tasting menu

dining setting/atmosphere

wiener roastformal dining room

Ceremonial eating area

candlelit dinner · white-glove service

Family

wiener, roast, wieners, roasts, roasted, roasting, roaster, roasters

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G