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.

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant un repas ou une réunion où chaque invité apporte un plat à partager, ou, plus généralement, ce qui est disponible ou offert, surtout à un invité imprévu.

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.

   🇫🇷Repas partagé

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.

   🇫🇷Ce qu'on a sous la main

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