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Meaning of picnic
A picnic is an outdoor meal or social gathering.
Etymology of picnic
The word 'picnic' originated in the mid-18th century from the French word 'pique-nique', which is a combination of 'pique' meaning 'to pick' and 'nique' meaning 'thing of little value'
Historically, the term referred to a type of social gathering where each guest would bring a dish of food to share
Synonyms
barbecue
outing
excursion
trip
journey
adventure
vacation
holiday
recreation
leisure
amusement
entertainment
diversion
recreation
festivity
celebration
party
gathering
meet
rally
excursion
expedition
trek
hike
camp
retreat
escape
respite
break
recreation
relaxation
leisure
entertainment
Definitions
- A meal eaten outdoors, typically in a park or other scenic area
- * A social gathering or outing, typically in a park or other scenic area, at which food is eaten
Usage Examples
- The family went on a picnic in the park to enjoy the sunny weather
- * The company organized a picnic for its employees as a team-building exercise