picnic Definition
pic·nic (pik′nik)
noun
- a pleasure outing at which a meal is eaten outdoors
- ☆ a shoulder cut of pork, cured like ham
- Slang
- a pleasant experience
- an easy task
Etymology: Fr pique-nique, prob. < piquer, to pick + nique, a trifle < OFr niquier, to nod
intransitive verb -·nicked, -·nick·ing
to hold or attend a picnic
picnic Related Forms
picnic Synonyms
picnic
n.
A meal
barbecue, cookout, wiener roast, clambake, fish fry; see also meal 2.*An easy time
party, good time, lark, child's play, short work, light work, smooth sailing, joy ride, sure thing, no trouble, piece of cake, cakewalk, cinch, snap.
picnic Usage Examples
Preposition: on
lawn: We then played some simple party games which they chose from a prepared list then had a picnic on the lawn.
Adjective modifier
- sumptuous: Or a sumptuous picnic using delicious Scottish produce in a remote mountain bothy.
- posh: Have a posh picnic: Champagne, strawberries and the relaxing Museum Gardens.
- old-fashioned: This because they finally disembark in old-fashioned picnic and ski shows nationally.
- romantic: The couple can have a romantic picnic for two on their honeymoon and enjoy themselves when all of the commotion is over with.
Converse of object
- enjoy: Here, a couple are just sitting in the warm sunshine enjoying a picnic.
- bring: Bring a picnic - or buy one at the shop.
Modifies a noun
- lunch: Picnic lunches can be obtained from shops in the village.
- bench: Relax in your own garden with oak picnic bench whilst listening to the owls.
- basket: He is not on our plates or in our picnic baskets.
- table: Bring your picnic tables outside for a sunny evening!
- backpack: Picnic Backpacks And Picnic Bags In UK A selection of picnic backpacks, picnic bag sets and picnic chests from £ 6.75.
- spot: A number of picnic spots with parking are to be found on the east side by the road.
Preposition: in
surroundings: These include the Picnic on Wheels which allows cyclists to stop by the river for a picnic in the surroundings of Seaclose Park.
Noun used with modifier
- riverside: You can enjoy the beautiful Gwili Valley from the train, or on a riverside picnic, or on the woodland walk.
- teddy: For the very young Lizzie's Magic Farm or teddy bears picnic are perfect.
- lunchtime: We then went to find somewhere in the shade so we could have our lunchtime picnic.
- champagne: To celebrate, Colin Gibbs made it a champagne picnic, complete with speeches - and soup thoughtfully provided by Iris Piggott.
- seaside: The beaches there are an ideal spot for a seaside picnic where children can play safely.
- summer: Peaceful summer picnics for the family may be taken upon the water.
Browse dictionary entries near picnic
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- ‹ pickoff
- ‹ picklock
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