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picnic

[ˈpɪknɪk]

picnic Definition

  • 1an occasion when you have an informal meal of sandwiches, etc. outside, or the food itself
  • 2a pleasant situation or experience

Using picnic: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "picnic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    We had a lovely picnic in the park.

  • Example

    The company's annual picnic is always a fun event.

  • Example

    Let's pack a picnic and go to the beach.

  • Example

    The children enjoyed a picnic lunch on the lawn.

picnic Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for picnic

Idioms Using picnic

  • not easy or enjoyable

    Example

    Working two jobs and going to school at the same time is no picnic.

  • a simple and enjoyable activity or experience

    Example

    After a long week at work, a quiet evening at home with a good book is a picnic in the park for me.

  • weather that is suitable for having a picnic, usually sunny and warm

    Example

    The forecast for this weekend is perfect picnic weather.

Phrases with picnic

  • a basket used for carrying food and drink for a picnic

    Example

    She packed the picnic basket with sandwiches, fruit, and drinks.

  • a large piece of cloth or rug used as a ground cover for a picnic

    Example

    We spread the picnic blanket on the grass and sat down to eat.

  • a designated place for having a picnic, often in a park or other outdoor space

    Example

    The picnic area was shaded by trees and had tables and benches for seating.

Origins of picnic

from French 'pique-nique', meaning 'a fashionable social entertainment'

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Summary: picnic in Brief

A 'picnic' [ˈpɪknɪk] is an informal meal eaten outside, often in a park or other outdoor space, and can also refer to the food itself. It can be a pleasant experience, as in 'We had a lovely picnic in the park,' or a general term for an outing, as in 'Let's pack a picnic and go to the beach.' 'Picnic' has idiomatic uses like 'no picnic,' meaning not easy or enjoyable, and 'picnic weather,' referring to sunny and warm conditions.

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