Some dissipation where barbecues are held? (5)
I believe the answer is:
patio
'where barbecues are held?' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how they can define each other.
'some dissipation' is the wordplay.
'some' says the answer is hidden in the clue (some of the parts of the word are used).
'PATIO' is hidden within 'dissipation'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for patio that I've seen before include "Paved area alongside a house" , "Spanish court" , "Place to sit" , "Spanish courtyard" , "Paved area next to house" .)