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
While sharing food in a communal setting transcends seasons, potlucks especially thrive during the warmer months, when there’s a greater desire for community and outdoor gatherings.
From Salon ● Aug. 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
“We like to celebrate,” a manager from a Long Beach clinic said, describing its many potlucks and nacho dinners.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2023
At the potlucks of poor people churches in Oklahoma, the BBQ is always good.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
