potluck

noun

Definition of potlucknext
as in picnic

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Recent Examples of potluck Our collection of cozy potluck recipes is ideal for just about any type of party. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026 As temporary residents of the village, Rooral participants are encouraged to get involved in community events like Spanish lessons and potluck dinners or even host their own workshops to share a slice of home. — Liz Provencher, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026 For decades, Tupperware remained a staple of both the American home and the American potluck. — Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 30 July 2026 Homemade peach crumble is the ultimate summer barbecue potluck dessert. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 29 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
  • As for food, those onboard can opt to dine on deck, at a picnic onshore, or underneath the stars, with each meal made from local ingredients picked up throughout the trip.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
  • This has drawn the ire of Tempe officials and led to 35 citations against him for trespassing and holding picnics without permits.
    — Nicole Santa Cruz, ProPublica, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of picnic
Noun
  • In fact, over half of the people who were waiting in line Thursday morning had no idea the barbecue joint received the prestigious award.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Ray’s Country Smokehouse & Grill, a Gastonia barbecue mainstay for more than six decades, is officially closed for business.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of barbecue
Noun
  • 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
  • The mass cookout came on Heritage Day, a national holiday where people in multiracial and multicultural South Africa are encouraged to show off and celebrate their own specific heritage.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of cookout
Noun
  • Craig's Closet provides high school boys with access to new and gently used dress clothing at no cost for job interviews, internships, banquets and other special occasions.
    — Jessica Riley, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The royal banquet is supposed to be a celebration of Macbeth’s power, but the presence of the morally upright ghost spoils everything!
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of banquet
Noun
  • Pot roast was a common way to feed a family on a tight budget, usually with a successful result no matter which cut was used.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Just a few dozen feet away, on the other side of the corporate lunch buffet of roast chicken and farro salad, UBS was hosting its Global Media and Communications Conference.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of roast
Noun
  • Cover the container with a lid or foil and bake at 350 degrees about 3 hours or until done.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Press it into a baking dish, chill it for 20 minutes, and bake—that’s it.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of bake
Noun
  • Salvia Terrace & Bar is open daily for breakfast and lunch, while Violetto serves dinner Wednesday through Sunday.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Serve it over rice or noodles or all by its lonesome for a hearty dinner that will take you back to the '90s.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 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 Oct. 2026.

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