Added 9 October 2026
picnic
/ˈpɪknɪk/ noun
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about picnic at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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An informal social gathering, usually in a natural outdoor setting, to which the participants bring their own food and drink.
We went out for a picnic in the forest.
- The meal eaten at such a gathering.
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An easy or pleasant task.
We remind the guests that dealing with this problem is no picnic, and to be patient.
verb
Origin
Borrowed from French pique-nique.
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