potluck
potluck
shared-dish meal
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potluck with German translation
potluck usage examples
We invited all the cousins to a potluck at Grandma's for Christmas.
At the holiday potluck, everyone labelled their dishes so people with allergies could check.
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potluck belongs to the topic "Family Holidays and Traditions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
potluck synonyms
What's the difference between potluck / bring-and-share / shared table / picnic / communal meal / BYO (bring your own)
A common UK term meaning guests bring food to share; essentially the same practice as a potluck.
The school is having a bring-and-share for the end of term.
Literally 'shared table'; close in meaning to 'общий стол' and often used in descriptive or community contexts.
The cafe promotes a shared table where neighbours can eat together.
Outdoor meal where people bring food; may be shared but emphasises location and informality.
We had a picnic at the park and everyone brought sandwiches.
Broader term for meals eaten together by a community; can be organised or institutional, not only casual sharing.
The shelter serves a communal meal every evening.
Stands for 'bring your own'; often used for drinks or food where guests provide their own items rather than sharing.
It's a BYO party—bring drinks if you want some.
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How to pronounce potluck and what this word means
potluck means potluck. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce potluck
/ˈpɒtlʌk/
potluck translation
potluck
potluck examples
We invited all the cousins to a potluck at Grandma's for Christmas.
potluck transcription
/ˈpɒtlʌk/, /ˈpɑtlʌk/
Questions about this word
potluck meaning: what does it mean?
shared-dish meal
potluck pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
potluck is pronounced as /ˈpɒtlʌk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
potluck definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
We invited all the cousins to a potluck at Grandma's for Christmas. Translation: Мы пригласили всех кузенов на общий стол у бабушки на Рождество.
Is potluck part of Family Holidays and Traditions vocabulary?
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Is potluck part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, potluck can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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