covered dish supper
Communal food gathering
A covered dish supper is a communal meal where each guest brings a dish of food to share, typically in a container with a lid.
The term is common in the American South and often associated with church gatherings and community events.
Also called a potluck or covered dish dinner: The church is having a covered dish supper after Sunday service.
- dinnerPrimary evening meal
- potluckCommunal meal, shared contributions
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- green bean casseroleBaked legume dish with fried onions
- comfort foodEmotionally consoling dishes
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Formal celebratory meal event
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Formal diplomatic reception meal
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