potluck

A noun referring to a meal or gathering where each guest contributes a dish to be shared, or more generally, whatever is available or offered, especially to an unexpected guest.

• 🌐اسم يشير إلى وجبة أو اجتماع يتشارك فيه الحاضرون بأن يجلب كل واحد منهم طبقًا للجميع، أو بمعنى أعم إلى ما هو متاح أو مقدَّم للضيف، وخاصة غير المتوقع.

1. Shared meal B1 informal

   A meal where each guest brings a dish to share with others.

   • We're having a potluck dinner at the office on Friday.
   • Everyone brought something delicious to the potluck.
   • The potluck was a great way to try different foods.

   🌐وليمة الجماعة

2. Whatever is available B2 informal

   Whatever food or items happen to be available, especially when offered to an unexpected guest.

   • You're welcome to stay for dinner, but it's just potluck.
   • We had to make do with potluck when the guests arrived early.
   • The meal was potluck, but everyone enjoyed it.

   🌐ما وُجد من الطعام

• potlucks plural form
• potlucks' possessive plural form
• potluck's possessive singular form