potluck

4 definitions • 10 examples

anything that is available or is found by chance, rather than something chosen, planned, or prepared:

We had no idea which hotel would be best, so we just took pot luck with the first one on the list.

Mary's welcome to stay for dinner if she doesn't mind taking pot luck (= having whatever is available).

an informal meal where guests bring different dishes that are then shared with the other guests:

We're having a pot luck on Saturday.

This fruit salad would make a great addition to a potluck, barbecue, or dinner party.

I like having a pot luck where everyone brings their favorite dish.

All the neighbours call each other by their first names and get together regularly for potlucks.

used to refer to an informal meal or event where guests bring different dishes that are then shared with the other guests:

A lady from church always brought this dish to our pot luck dinners.

I have to get to a 6:30 potluck party.

a potluck picnic

offering whatever is available or what others bring:

We invited all the neighbors over for a pot luck supper last night.