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potluck

potluck

Meaning of potluck

shared-dish meal

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British English/ˈpɒtlʌk/
American English/ˈpɑtlʌk/
Russian transcription[ˈobɕːij ˈstol]
potluck
potluck - общий стол
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potluck with Russian translation

potluck usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Мы пригласили всех кузенов на общий стол у бабушки на Рождество.

We invited all the cousins to a potluck at Grandma's for Christmas.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

На праздничном общем столе все подписывали блюда, чтобы люди с аллергией могли проверить.

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.

potluckобщий стол
familyсемья
parentsродители
momмама
dadпапа
childребёнок
childrenдети

potluck synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between potluck / bring-and-share / shared table / picnic / communal meal / BYO (bring your own)

🇬🇧English
potluck

Repeat entry emphasising US usage as the common label for shared-dish events.

B1Very Often

We had a potluck last weekend and everyone brought something different.

На прошлых выходных у нас был potluck, и каждый принёс что‑то своё.

B
🇬🇧English
bring-and-share

A common UK term meaning guests bring food to share; essentially the same practice as a potluck.

B1Often

The school is having a bring-and-share for the end of term.

В школе устраивают bring-and-share в конце семестра.

S
🇬🇧English
shared table

Literally 'shared table'; close in meaning to 'общий стол' and often used in descriptive or community contexts.

B1Rarely

The cafe promotes a shared table where neighbours can eat together.

Кафе продвигает shared table, где соседи могут поесть вместе.

🇬🇧English

Outdoor meal where people bring food; may be shared but emphasises location and informality.

B1Very Often

We had a picnic at the park and everyone brought sandwiches.

Мы устроили picnic в парке, и каждый принёс бутерброды.

C
🇬🇧English
communal meal

Broader term for meals eaten together by a community; can be organised or institutional, not only casual sharing.

B1Rarely

The shelter serves a communal meal every evening.

В приюте каждую вечера подают communal meal.

B
🇬🇧English
BYO (bring your own)

Stands for 'bring your own'; often used for drinks or food where guests provide their own items rather than sharing.

B1Often

It's a BYO party—bring drinks if you want some.

Это BYO-вечеринка — принесите напитки, если хотите.

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How to pronounce potluck and what this word means

potluck translation: общий стол. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce potluck

/ˈpɒtlʌk/

potluck translation

общий стол

potluck examples

We invited all the cousins to a potluck at Grandma's for Christmas.

potluck transcription

/ˈpɒtlʌk/, /ˈpɑtlʌk/

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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?

Yes, potluck (общий стол) can be learned in the Family Holidays and Traditions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is potluck part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, potluck (общий стол) 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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