1. a thick stew or porridge made with meat, vegetables, and grains, traditionally served at outdoor gatherings or festivals
Usage: chiefly regional (Southern U.S.); often used in the context of community events or barbecues
2. a nautical term for a thick oatmeal porridge or gruel served to sailors
Usage: nautical; archaic

Examples

• The church fundraiser featured a large pot of burgoo simmering over an open fire.
• Families gathered to enjoy bowls of burgoo at the county fair.
• The recipe for burgoo has been passed down through generations in Kentucky.
• Sailors aboard the ship complained about the thin burgoo served for breakfast.
• The burgoo was thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.