1
a
: 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
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He organized a neighborhood potluck for next Saturday.
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Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
The family-friendly cultural event features a potluck, crafts, music and storytelling.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
Montalvo said the meeting will be recurring on the third Tuesday of each month — a week after the county commissioners have their meeting — and always at 6 p.m., with a potluck.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2025
Original price: $104.99 This six-quart slow cooker from Hamilton Beach is built for busy weeknights, potlucks and Sunday roasts.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
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“Potluck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potluck. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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potluck
noun
pot·luck
ˈpät-ˈlək 
1
a
: a regular meal for which no special preparations have been made
b
: a meal to which people bring food to share
2
: whatever is offered or available in given circumstances or at a given time
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