potluck dinner

Example Sentences

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It was the financial equivalent of a potluck dinner, with everyone contributing something to the table and sharing the spread.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2023

The gathering included a potluck dinner, an exhibit of her ceramic sculptures and lots of singing.

From New York Times • Aug. 1, 2022

Do I have to invite her to the potluck dinner?

From Slate • Dec. 3, 2019

Gerlach held a potluck dinner at the Miner’s Club to celebrate Mr. Cool.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2019

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

From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate