What does potluck mean?
Definitions for potluck
ˈpɒtˌlʌk, -ˈlʌkpotluck
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Princeton's WordNet
potlucknoun
whatever happens to be available especially when offered to an unexpected guest or when brought by guests and shared by all
"having arrived unannounced we had to take potluck"; "a potluck supper"
Wikipedia
Potluck
A potluck is a communal gathering where each guest or group contributes a different, often homemade, dish of food to be shared. Other names for a "potluck" include: potluck dinner, shared lunch, spread, faith supper, carry-in dinner, covered-dish-supper, fuddle, Jacob's Join, and fellowship meal.
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potluck
A potluck is a social gathering where each guest or participant brings a dish of food to share with others. Potluck dinners are often organized by community, religious or work groups. The dishes can be homemade or store bought, and the type of food can vary widely, resulting in a diverse meal. The term 'potluck' implies that the meal's success and variety is dependent on the unpredictable 'luck of the pot'.
Webster Dictionary
Potlucknoun
whatever may chance to be in the pot, or may be provided for a meal
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Potluck
A potluck is a gathering of people where each person or group of people may contribute a dish of food prepared by the person or the group of people, to be shared among the group. Synonyms include: potluck dinner, spread, Jacob's join, Jacob's supper, faith supper, covered dish supper, dish party, bring and share, shared lunch, pitch-in, carry-in, bring-a-plate, dish-to-pass, fuddle. It is also referred to as a smorgasbord or potlatch.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of potluck in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of potluck in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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