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potluck

[pot-luhk, -luhk] / ˈpɒtˌlʌk, -ˈlʌk /




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The whole block was devastated, and we all held a potluck in his honor.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 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

The freedom to assemble peaceably, as we do in neighborhood potluck meals.

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

Medical care was at best a kind of potluck affair.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

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

Said to have originated at Madame Wu’s in mid-century California, it’s since shapeshifted into mall cafés, suburban potlucks and prepackaged grab-and-go containers.

From Salon May 19, 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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