potluck

• Существительное, обозначающее трапезу или собрание, где каждый гость приносит блюдо для общего стола, или, в более общем смысле, то, что доступно или предлагается, особенно неожиданному гостю.

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.

1. Shared mealB1informal

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

   Складчина

   • 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.

2. Whatever is availableB2informal

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

   Что есть в наличии

   • 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.