picnic
word
/ˈpɪkˌnɪk/
PIK-nik
/pˈɪknɪk/
PIK-nik
Definition
A picnic is a meal eaten outdoors, usually in a park, at the beach, or in the countryside. It can also mean the social activity of going somewhere outside to relax and eat together.
Usage & Nuances
Often used with verbs like 'have', 'go on', or 'pack': 'have a picnic', 'go on a picnic', 'pack a picnic'. It usually suggests a relaxed, pleasant outdoor meal, not just any food eaten outside.
Spanish: picnic - día de campoPortuguese (BR): piqueniquePortuguese (PT): piqueniqueChinese (Simplified): 野餐Chinese (Traditional): 野餐Hindi: पिकनिक - सैर में बाहर खानाArabic: نزهة - رحلة قصيرة لتناول الطعام في الخارجBengali: পিকনিকRussian: пикникJapanese: ピクニックVietnamese: buổi dã ngoạiKorean: 피크닉 - 소풍Turkish: piknikUrdu: پکنکIndonesian: piknik
Example Sentences
We had a picnic in the park on Sunday.
basic
She packed sandwiches for the picnic.
basic
The family is having a picnic by the lake.
basic
Let's bring a blanket and make a little picnic out of it.
natural
We were supposed to have a picnic, but it started raining.
natural
Honestly, eating takeout on the balcony felt like a mini picnic.
natural