NYT Dictionary
POTLUCK
/ˈpɑtˌlʌk/NounVerbPOT-luckpot-luck · 2 syllablesGrade 3
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019
Meaning
A meal, especially one offered to a guest, consisting of whatever food is available.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From pot + luck. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, sense 3 (“a shared meal consisting of whatever guests have brought”) is unlikely to have been influenced by potlatch.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019.