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potluck

[pot-luhk, -luhk] / ˈpɒtˌlʌk, -ˈlʌk /




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A banner reading “Happy Birthday Bill!” hung over a potluck buffet of plastic trays and slow cookers, with the aforementioned Bill and his family and friends all clearly enjoying retirement.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

“It’s like they’re all at a potluck, but no one is coordinating on what to bring or who to invite,” El Chavo said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

At a potluck, the assorted offerings—the masala potatoes, a church-basement casserole, a barbecue sauce perfected over decades—represent the best of individual traditions and stories of identity.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

The potluck metaphor is more than a charming way to talk about food.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

The church was having a potluck dinner and bonfire to celebrate the New Year.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez

The holidays represent an especially anxiety-ridden time for introverted employees—what with office parties, potlucks and other gatherings.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 23, 2025

While sharing food in a communal setting transcends seasons, potlucks especially thrive during the warmer months, when there’s a greater desire for community and outdoor gatherings.

From Salon Aug. 7, 2025

The flower growers hosted rotating potlucks at their farms and attended the San Fernando Valley Iris Society, of which Ferguson is a member.

From Los Angeles Times May 21, 2024

The centers often hosted political rallies, dances and potlucks, and some even helped community members prepare for the U.S. citizenship test.

From New York Times Mar. 13, 2024

At the potlucks of poor people churches in Oklahoma, the BBQ is always good.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri




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