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picnic 1 of 2

noun

ˈpik-(ˌ)nik How to pronounce picnic (audio)
Definition of picnicnext
1
as in bed of roses
a situation or state of carefree comfort babysitting her sister's three brats for the weekend was no picnic

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as in breeze
something that is easy to do this class is no picnic, but I've really been learning a lot

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picnic

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verb

as in to snack

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Recent Examples of picnic
Noun
The park on the first block would feature various terraces, a boulder crawl, a plaza area, a picnic area, a nature play area, swings and other features. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026 One photo shows Winter popping the question on bended knee in a field of grass, while other photos are of the couple celebrating during a romantic picnic with champagne. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Verb
The vineyard is kid- and dog-friendly and encourages families to picnic in the fields or bring bicycles to explore surrounding bike trails. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026 Cinespia’s DJs will spin lively, themed sets before and after every screening, while guests are welcome to picnic on the lawn with blankets and enjoy a free photo booth, concession stands, and beer and wine throughout the evening. — Arushi Jacob, Variety, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for picnic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for picnic
  1. paradise
  2. breeze
  3. snack
  4. rest
  5. cake
  6. dine
  7. utopia
  8. partake
Noun
  • The Anderson Ranch Arts Center, a five-acre complex of studios and artist housing in Snowmass, Colorado, that offers workshops and residencies, is often called a maker’s paradise.
    — Sarah Douglas, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • South of Valencia along the Costa Blanca is Alicante, a walkable port city and an outdoor lover’s paradise with parks, gardens, and historic plazas unfold beneath the watchful eye of a 9th-century castle.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of paradise
Noun
  • Gusts up to 35 mph out of the north are possible, with the breeze pushing south toward Fresno.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Each kit includes 36 pre-bonded clusters—enough for six applications—plus a non-stick applicator that makes placement a breeze.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of breeze
Verb
  • With no peak to summit and no trailhead to return to, stopping to snack on wild raspberries and discuss what the group found felt equally part of the adventure.
    — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Nestlé Buncha Crunch Buncha Crunch took the crispy chocolate of Crunch bars and transformed it into bite-sized clusters that were easy to snack on by the handful.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of snack
Noun
  • Crews still need rest, while tanks still require ammunition and maintenance.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
  • And rest assured, there are those who will be reluctant to drop him now.
    — Gary Davenport, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of rest
Noun
  • More rococo extravagance was revealed when the cake was cut into by the little Lyons nippy.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • For mashed potatoes, gnocchi, and purées A knife or cake tester should slide easily into and out of the potato.
    — Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of cake
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  • Guests can dine at the upscale brasserie by celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson and unwind with a facial, massage, or body treatment at Guerlain Spa.
    — Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Upon its inception, the neighboring Théâtre des Champs-Élysées brought composers, theatergoers, and fashion trailblazers to regularly dine at the property.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of dine
Noun
  • Where the Tea Party was demanding a right-wing agenda for the nation, the DSA wants to dismantle America and rebuild it as a workers' utopia.
    — Nolan Finley The Detroit News, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Jäger compares the sounds of techno to the noise of Detroit’s industrial machinery—the music that drove the ersatz utopias of the late twentieth century is, in other words, merely a synthetic echo of a far more vital past.
    — Robert Rubsam, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of utopia
Verb
  • This time, there were six counts, all from activity Myers partook in after his release.
    — Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Those who want to partake in an alcoholic libation have a few more options, and most are still themed after seaside carnivals and summer days.
    — Megan duBois, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of partake

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“Picnic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picnic. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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