First Known Use: 1826
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1picnic
noun, pic·nic often attributive \ˈpik-(ˌ)nik\
: a meal that is eaten outdoors especially during a trip away from home
: a trip or party that includes a meal eaten outdoors
: something that is pleasant or easy
Full Definition of PICNIC
1
: an excursion or outing with food usually provided by members of the group and eaten in the open; also : the food provided for a picnic
2
a : a pleasant or amusingly carefree experience <I don't expect being married to be a picnic — Josephine Pinckney> b : an easy task or feat
3
: a shoulder of pork with much of the butt removed
— pic·nic·ky \-(ˌ)ni-kē\ adjective
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Origin of PICNIC
German or French; German Picknick, from French pique-nique
Related to PICNIC
- Synonyms
- easy street, fun and games, hog heaven, beer and skittles
2picnic
verb
: to eat a meal outdoors especially during a trip away from home : to have a picnic
pic·nickedpic·nick·ing
Full Definition of PICNIC
intransitive verb
: to go on a picnic : eat in picnic fashion
— pic·nick·er noun
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First Known Use of PICNIC
1842
PICNIC Defined for Kids
1picnic
noun pic·nic \ˈpik-ˌnik\
Definition of PICNIC for Kids
1
: an outdoor party with food taken along and eaten in the open
2
: a pleasant or carefree experience <A broken leg is no picnic.>
2picnic
verb
pic·nickedpic·nick·ing
Definition of PICNIC for Kids
: to go on a picnic
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