Potluck (Noun)
Meaning
Whatever happens to be available especially when offered to an unexpected guest or when brought by guests and shared by all; "having arrived unannounced we had to take potluck"; "a potluck supper".
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- Having arrived unannounced, we had to take potluck at our friend's cabin in the woods.
- The family reunion was a potluck, with everyone bringing their favorite dish to share.
- When we showed up unexpectedly at my sister's house, she offered us potluck and we ended up eating leftover pizza.
- The church social is a potluck supper, so be sure to bring a dish to share with the group.
- Our evening meal was a potluck of leftovers from the party that had been held the night before.