Picnic

/ˈpɪk.nɪk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A meal eaten outdoors, typically during an outing or leisure activity.

We packed sandwiches and drinks for our picnic in the park.

An outing or excursion to enjoy a meal outside.

The family went on a picnic by the lake to celebrate the sunny weather.

A casual or informal gathering to eat food outdoors.

They organized a picnic for the community to enjoy and socialize.

verb

To take a picnic; to eat outdoors.

We picnicked by the river, enjoying the beautiful scenery.

The word 'picnic' comes from the French 'pique-nique', which described a social event where each attendee contributed food.

picnic basket:

A basket used to carry food for a picnic.

picnic area:

Designated space in a park for picnicking.

picnic blanket:

A blanket laid down on the ground for eating during a picnic.

To have a rough experience or face challenges.

It was a real picnic trying to fix that car in the rain.

Used sarcastically to describe an easy or simple situation.

Getting that project done was no picnic.