picnic

pic·nic (pik′nik)

noun

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

pic′·nicker noun

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.

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

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.

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