bring-and-sharerice
nounUK /ˌbrɪŋ ən ˈʃeə raɪs/
US /ˌbrɪŋ ən ˈʃer raɪs/
A bring-and-share rice is a meal where everyone brings some rice to eat together.
We had a bring-and-sharerice at the park, and every family brought a different kind of rice.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A social event centered on sharing many rice-based dishes.
The community center hosted a bring-and-sharerice to welcome new neighbors.
3. A rice dish made by combining contributions from several cooks.
Her bowl of bring-and-sharerice had a little of everyone's cooking in it.
4. A casual gathering where guests bring rice to share instead of gifts.
For the teacher's farewell, the class planned a simple bring-and-sharerice.