It may not seem like it, but what a barbecue is can depend on the country or region. It is also used to just refer to a flavour of sauce. Most methods of barbecuing do have some common points, though.
Meat, and other foods, that is barbecued is usually cooked over a lower heat and, therefore, for a longer period of time, than would be the case if it was grilled. Although different meats - especially, in the case of home barbecues, such as sausages and burgers - are most commonly barbecued, vegetables and fish may be barbecued also.
When food is barbecued, it is generally placed on something above the flames (or heat source), such as a grill, rather than in them. Traditional barbecues will use charcoal, or wood, but gas barbecues are also common these days. Gas barbecues, whilst much easier to start and use, can lack the flavour of a traditional barbecue, as there is no smoke to infuse what is being cooked with flavour.
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