noun🔗ShareA ceremony amongst certain indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest in which gifts are bestowed upon guests and personal property is destroyed in a show of generosity and wealth."The family held a large potlatch to celebrate their daughter's graduation, giving away valuable blankets and carvings to everyone who attended. "cultureritualtraditionsocietyhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(chiefly Alaska) A communal meal to which guests bring dishes to share; a potluck."Our neighborhood is having a potlatch this Saturday; everyone is bringing a dish to share at the picnic. "culturefoodtraditionsocietyeventgroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo give; especially, to give as a gift during a potlatch ceremony."During the celebration, the chief will potlatch blankets and tools to the community. "cultureritualtraditionsocietyeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo carry out or take part in a potlatch ceremony."The family decided to potlatch to celebrate their daughter's graduation and honor their ancestors. "cultureritualtraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
