potluck
noun
food or a meal that happens to be available without special preparation or purchase.
potlucks
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pluralof potluck.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The holidays represent an especially anxiety-ridden time for introverted employees—what with office parties, potlucks and other gatherings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 23, 2025
She reminisced about the potlucks the women would throw to mark holidays.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2025
It showed up at church potlucks under domed foil lids, in school lunch trays beside pools of canned peaches, and on our weeknight table with unfussy regularity.
From Salon ● Apr. 7, 2025
The centers often hosted political rallies, dances and potlucks, and some even helped community members prepare for the U.S. citizenship test.
From New York Times ● Mar. 13, 2024
At the potlucks of poor people churches in Oklahoma, the BBQ is always good.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
