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potluck

[pot-luhk, -luhk] / ˈpɒtˌlʌk, -ˈlʌk /
NOUN
dinner
Synonyms
STRONGEST
banquet feast supper
STRONG
blowout chow collation eats feedbag fete refection repast ribs spread
WEAK
din-din main meal major munch principal meal regale table d'hôte
NOUN
meal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
breakfast brunch dessert dinner fare feast lunch luncheon picnic refreshment snack supper table tea
STRONG
board chow collation cookout eats feed grub mess refection repast spread
WEAK
blue plate blue plate special carryout chow time din-din munchies regalement square meal together banquet
Antonyms
WEAK
snack

Example Sentences

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If you really want to level up your potluck game, take a cue from tailgate culture: a small portable crockpot is a marvel.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

This sounds obvious, but it is astonishing how often a potluck table contains six dishes and one spoon.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

Many hosts hesitate to give instructions for a potluck.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

Even the most enthusiastic potluck table benefits from a little structural support.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

Last fall we were at a neighborhood potluck dinner when Aretha ate a baby’s disposable diaper.

From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.