potluck

noun

Definition of potlucknext
as in picnic

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Recent Examples of potluck Cucumbers in Sour Cream is the timeless potluck staple that’ll never go out of style. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 23 July 2026 This healthy, easy, no-cook potluck salad is full of fruit and vegetable goodness. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 23 July 2026 Compared to the more compact Leven Deli, where tourists and downtown employees meet for lunch and coffee, the newer Leven Supply has ample room to wander and find food to take to a picnic, potluck or cookout. — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 July 2026 Bring this vibrant salad to your next picnic, potluck or backyard barbecue. — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 21 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
  • Take gingham as an example; everyone’s favorite picnic plaid.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Hop on the house beach cruisers and enjoy a picnic of their excellent jambon beurre sandwiches and a bottle of Scar of the Sea pinot noir.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of picnic
Noun
  • Guests will find Italian, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Mexican, seafood, barbecue, beef, charcuterie and so much more, along with desserts and a growing selection of nonalcoholic and alcoholic beverages.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Before the movie cuts to credits, the Platt family can be seen hosting a barbecue in their backyard.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of barbecue
Noun
  • The family was in the middle of a cookout when Silvia arrived, and after an unsuccessful attempt to reconcile, authorities said Silvia retrieved the shotgun from his truck and shot the two women.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Ideal for both children and adults, a friendly game of cornhole can bring a fun, competitive aspect to your summer cookout.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of cookout
Noun
  • The supermarket and the banquet restaurant are the key anchors.
    — Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • And, during the hunting season, the banquet table for grouse is never more full.
    — Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of banquet
Noun
  • Juicy chicken, squash, red onion, and walnuts cook together on a sheet pan, then get heaped over arugula for a cold-weather salad that satisfies like a Sunday roast.
    — Emily Paster, Midwest Living, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In the United States, common deli meats include ham, turkey and roast beef, but around the world there are many others, such as salami, pepperoni, capicola and even head cheese.
    — Anna Dilger, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of roast
Noun
  • Sprinkle with sliced almonds and bake for 35-40 minutes until the cake is golden and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Broil, bake, or grill fish and meat instead of deep-frying them.
    — Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of bake
Noun
  • Executive chef Brendan Mica highlights the best from local waters on seafood-centric lunch and dinner menus.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The best example of this over these two episodes is the ladies’ dinner at Glenapp Castle in Scotland.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 19 Aug. 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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