Pronunciation

/pɪkˈnɪk/

Definitions

• Noun: A social gathering outdoors, typically for a meal, often in a park or countryside. “We’re planning a picnic for this weekend.”
• Verb: To have a picnic, or to partake in a picnic activity. “Let’s picnic by the lake.”
• Noun: (informal) The food and drink brought to such an event. “She packed sandwiches and fruit for our picnic lunch.”

Phrases

• “Going on a picnic” means to organize or participate in a picnic.
• “Picnic basket” refers to a container used to carry picnic items.
• “Picnic blanket” is a cloth used to sit on during a picnic.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The family enjoyed a delightful picnic in the park.”
• Verb: “After a long week at work, we decided to picnic in the local park.”
• Noun: “The children were excited to unpack the picnic spread on the grass.”

Synonyms

• Outdoor feast
• Lunch in the open air
• Gathering for food
• Al fresco meal
• Potluck in nature

Related Words

• Hamper (container for picnic provisions)
• Picnicker (one who goes on a picnic)
• Picnicking (the act of picnicking)
• Picnicy (relating to a picnic, having a picnic atmosphere)