word
Food
potluck
POT-luk
ˈpɒtlʌkListen
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Syllable breakdown
potluck
Dictionary meaning
A meal where each guest brings a dish to share; the word likely derives from the concept of whatever was available in the pot; sometimes confused with potlatch.
Examples
- The office Christmas party was a potluck — everyone brought a dish to share.
Common mispronunciations
POT-lachpot-LUCK
Pronunciation tips
Note: potluck (shared meal) is different from potlatch (Indigenous ceremonial feast). Do not confuse the two.
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