potluck

noun

Definition of potlucknext
as in picnic

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Recent Examples of potluck Lisa Silimanothay, the co-owner of Hangover Noodles, said the idea to start the kitchen came from a work potluck. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026 Perfect for a potluck or cookout, this party-ready pudding is sure to disappear in a flash. — Martha Stewart, 17 July 2026 Kath bars would be the perfect sweet treat to bring to your next potluck or cookie swap—just be sure to share the recipe with anyone who asks. — Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026 If those don't match your vibe, America's Test Kitchen has pulled together potluck recipes from every state. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for potluck
Recent Examples of Synonyms for potluck
  1. picnic
  2. barbecue
  3. cookout
  4. banquet
  5. roast
  6. bake
  7. dinner
  8. clambake
Noun
  • This week in Atlanta, head to Piedmont Park for an ice cream and wellness festival, get tickets to a summer picnic pop-up from Smoking Tiger Club and listen to live jazz music at Little Tart After Dark.
    — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 21 July 2026
  • Suzanne picks Billy, Will, and Kurt to ride horses with her while the rest picnic with Amy.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 July 2026
Definition of picnic
Noun
  • Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s arrival helps, but there are still no Hawaiian barbecue restaurants to make Atlanta feel more like home.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 24 July 2026
  • Thompson said the inspiration behind the whole menu is braai, which is a type of South African barbecue.
    — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
Definition of barbecue
Noun
  • People are often asked to bring something to a cookout, dinner or gathering.
    — Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 20 July 2026
  • This tangy vegetarian side will be the star of your summer cookout.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 17 July 2026
Definition of cookout
Noun
  • Who knows when state banquets will return to the ornate halls of Buckingham Palace?
    — Ben Jureidini, Vanity Fair, 21 July 2026
  • Gwayne packs his things and leaves the host as Criston gives his rallying speech, as Daemon finds the grotesque banquet, as Alicent and her daughter are plunged into terrible darkness.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of banquet
Noun
  • Roast chicken, mashed potatoes, homemade rolls, roast broccoli, a salad.
    — Clarissa Cruz, Entertainment Weekly, 16 July 2026
  • Food and drink Days here start at Rice Kitchen, the all-day diner doling out breakfasts of avocado toast with roast tomatoes and white asparagus, and fruit- and flower-topped little bowls of yogurt from Da Lat.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Definition of roast
Noun
  • Juicy peach slices mix with peach jam to make an ultra-easy topping for this no-bake summer pie made with yogurt.
    — Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 21 July 2026
  • The big box store has just unveiled a take-and-bake pasta dish that requires minimal effort to get maximum taste.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 17 July 2026
Definition of bake
Noun
  • In May of this year, undercover detectives observed Velasquez eating dinner with two plastic forks at a restaurant, according to the affidavit.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
  • The dinner theme is Paris, which is perfect for Joy, or at least should be.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 July 2026
Definition of dinner
Noun
  • The clambake is ready when the clams have fully opened, the potatoes are tender, the broth is bubbling and the sausage is heated through.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Fittingly for a film about a foodie such as Bourdain, the cast, director, and audience headed downcoast for a lively beachside clambake outside the cozily rustic Provincetown Inn.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 June 2026
Definition of clambake

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