noun🔗SharePotlatchA 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. "La familia celebró un gran potlatch para celebrar la graduación de su hija, regalando valiosas mantas y tallas a todos los asistentes.cultureritualtraditionsocietyhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareComida comunitaria, potluck(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. "Nuestro vecindario tendrá un potluck este sábado; todos traerán un plato para compartir en el picnic.culturefoodtraditionsocietyeventgroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDar, regalarTo give; especially, to give as a gift during a potlatch ceremony."During the celebration, the chief will potlatch blankets and tools to the community. "Durante la celebración, el jefe dará mantas y herramientas a la comunidad.cultureritualtraditionsocietyeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCelebrar un potlatch, participar en un potlatchTo carry out or take part in a potlatch ceremony."The family decided to potlatch to celebrate their daughter's graduation and honor their ancestors. "La familia decidió celebrar un potlatch para celebrar la graduación de su hija y honrar a sus antepasados.cultureritualtraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
