informal
: opportunities for getting the things you want or need
I try to go to yard sales early to get the best pickings.
It was slim pickings [=there were very few good things to choose from] at this year's show.
thieves looking for easy pickings
(chiefly Brit) rich pickings
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“Pickings.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/pickings. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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