potluck — a communal meal where each person contributes a dish
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a communal meal where each person contributes a dish
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɑːtlʌk/
Example Sentences
- Sarah brought her famous mac and cheese to the neighborhood potluck, and it disappeared within minutes.
- The company potluck was awkward because everyone brought dessert and nobody brought actual food.
- I forgot about the potluck until the last minute, so I grabbed chips and claimed I was 'providing the appetizer.'
potluck
NOUN[/ˈpɑːtlʌk/]
a communal meal where each person contributes a dish
a communal meal where each person contributes a dish
When the potluck truck runs out of luck, community brings it back!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This word emerged in the 17th century from the combination of 'pot' and 'luck', originally referring to whatever food happened to be left in a cooking pot. The term derives from the practice of serving unexpected guests with whatever food was already available without special preparation.
Breakdown
pot (cooking vessel) + luck (chance, fortune); literally 'whatever luck provides from the pot'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Sarah brought her famous mac and cheese to the neighborhood potluck, and it disappeared within minutes.”
“The company potluck was awkward because everyone brought dessert and nobody brought actual food.”
“I forgot about the potluck until the last minute, so I grabbed chips and claimed I was 'providing the appetizer.'”
“Since we don't have dinner reservations, we'll just have to take potluck at whatever restaurant is available.”
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