: the regular meal available to a guest for whom no special preparations have been made
b
: a communal meal to which people bring food to share—usually used attributively
a potluck supper
2
: whatever is offered or available in given circumstances or at a given time
Example Sentences
He organized a neighborhood potluck for next Saturday.
Recent Examples on the WebThin slices of cucumbers and radishes give this potluck-perfect salad a delicious crunch, while a simple five-ingredient dressing adds a boost of flavor. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2022 In the lead-up to Juneteenth, Amber Mayfield hosted an outdoor potluck for friends and fellow foodies.New York Times, 20 July 2022 The man who killed three people at a Vestavia Hills church last week brought shrimp cocktail to a potluck for older members, according to a witness – but refused to eat himself. John Archibald | Jarchibald@al.com, al, 23 June 2022 This easy coleslaw recipe makes 10 servings, which is just the right amount for a holiday, picnic, or potluck. Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2022 Others responded on social media to the news, pointing to last Thursday’s shooting at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Vestavia Hills, where three members were shot to death during a potluck dinner. William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 22 June 2022 There were about 25 people at the dinner in the parish hall including Smith, who had previously attended the church and at least one of the potluck dinners. Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 29 July 2022 Our annual awards potluck is on once again in the welcoming backyard of Loser Steve Leifer and wife Jackie.Washington Post, 14 Apr. 2022 The suspect, who police haven't named, shot dead an 84-year-old man and a 75-year-old woman who were at a potluck dinner at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Vestavia Hills, a suburb of Birmingham, Vestavia Hills police Capt. Jason Hanna, CNN, 17 June 2022 See More