potluck

noun

Definition of potlucknext
as in picnic

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Recent Examples of potluck More than 500 people braved the brisk Sunday morning for the potluck framed by colorful balloons and red autumn leaves against a blue sky. — Laina Gustafson, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Oct. 2026 After the Palisades fire, the ranch began hosting weekly community potluck dinners for anyone who lost their home. — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026 The neighborhood has 335 homes from $675,000 to over $1 million, two clubhouses, two swimming pools, a swim team and lots of potluck and other get-togethers. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026 Healthier Potato Salad This potato salad looks just like your classic barbecue or potluck dish (and tastes pretty similar too). — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 17 Sep. 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
  • We were fitted with bikes in advance of our stay, checked into a two-bedroom suite outfitted with kid-sized teepees, and enjoyed a packed picnic lunch.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Light refreshments will be served, and attendees are welcome to bring their own picnic lunch for this outdoor program.
    — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of picnic
Noun
  • The outlet has pictures of the 100-person-plus barbecue in Grayton Beach, about 480 miles northwest of Miami.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
  • West Covina’s event at the West Covina Civic Center was followed by a special VIP barbecue for veterans.
    — Daily News, Daily News, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of barbecue
Noun
  • The sturdy stainless steel heads can handle the usual cookout lineup, from flipping burgers to turning vegetables, while the composite handles add a warm, classic touch that looks right at home next to the grill.
    — Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026
  • In the third episode, Simon’s family hosts a birthday cookout in his childhood home, in the predominately Hispanic neighborhood of Pacoima, Los Angeles.
    — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of cookout
Noun
  • She’s been photographed with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (no relation) at banquet dinners and golf resorts, clinking wine glasses and even leaving an event with him in the same car.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The late Kyle Busch was recognized as the Cup Series’ most popular driver Tuesday at NASCAR’s season-ending awards banquet.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of banquet
Noun
  • The liquor tastes like synthetic ethanol, but goes down well with the roast lamb, which is succulent.
    — Aube Rey Lescure, Longreads, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Hundreds of guests stood in line outside, abuzz with anticipation while servers rushed to prepare hundreds of roast chickens.
    — Alessandra Schade, Vanity Fair, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of roast
Noun
  • Cover tightly with foil and bake until sauce is bubbling, 25–30 minutes.
    — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Chocolate chip cookies, of the slice-and-bake style, were charming, chewy sweet treats.
    — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of bake
Noun
  • Inside a gleaming warehouse the width of a few Manhattan avenues, a succession of machine arms, conveyor belts, and ovens press cells onto dinner-table-sized panels, more than 17,000 every day.
    — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Enticing dinner entrees include the hinoki-scented black cod and dry-aged Peking duck.
    — Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of dinner
Noun
  • However, there’s no record of a fire affecting The Flagship or Bourdain throwing a clambake as a scam (although there were annual clambakes hosted by various chefs).
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The Tony team always knew that their film would end in a clambake.
    — Samantha Bergeson, Vanity Fair, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of clambake

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“Potluck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potluck. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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