Meaning & Definition of word "Picnic"

Picnic

/ˈpɪk.nɪk/

noun:

  • 1. A meal eaten outdoors, typically during an outing or leisure activity.
    • Example: We packed sandwiches and drinks for our picnic in the park.
  • 2. An outing or excursion to enjoy a meal outside.
    • Example: The family went on a picnic by the lake to celebrate the sunny weather.
  • 3. A casual or informal gathering to eat food outdoors.
    • Example: They organized a picnic for the community to enjoy and socialize.

verb:

  • 1. To take a picnic; to eat outdoors.
    • Example: We picnicked by the river, enjoying the beautiful scenery.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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.

Related Words

outdoor:

Relating to or situated in the open air.

meal:

Any solid food that is eaten.

gathering:

A coming together of people.

Slang Meanings of picnic

Meaning: To have a rough experience or face challenges.

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

Meaning: Used sarcastically to describe an easy or simple situation.

Example Sentence: Getting that project done was no picnic.