Wiktionary:Word of the day/November 27

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potluck n (also attributively)

(dated) A meal, especially one offered to a guest, consisting of whatever food is available. (by extension) Whatever is available in a particular situation. (originally Canada, US) A shared meal consisting of whatever guests have brought (sometimes without prior arrangement); a potlatch; also, a dish of food brought to such a meal. (obsolete) The last draft or portion of an alcoholic beverage in a pot or other drinking vessel.

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