PICNIC Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

picnic 1 of 2

noun

ˈpik-(ˌ)nik

Definition of picnic

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

Affordable housing, amenities On-site amenities include community laundry, a courtyard and a picnic area. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026 The facility also includes a picnic shelter, a restroom, a graffiti wall and an amphitheater for small concerts and events. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026

Verb

While picnicking with a baguette and cheese near the river or under the Eiffel Tower may exude Emily in Paris vibes, slip away from the heat and indulge in an elegant meal somewhere Emily actually dined in the show. — Lane Nieset, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for picnic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for picnic

Noun

Rolling hills, a big, beautiful lake, an outdoorsman's paradise.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
That’s too bad, because there’s something real and original about Singer that feels so out of place in the artificial paradise known as Hollywood.

— Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of paradise

Noun

Blue skies, cool breezes, and plenty of chirping birds are enveloping the comfy Pharmalot campus, which is cause to fire up the coffee kettle for yet another cup of stimulation.

— Ed Silverman, STAT, 29 Sep. 2026
Clouds will gradually break for some sunshine with a light northwest breeze and highs in the low to mid-70s.

— Bill Kelly, CBS News, 29 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

Keep countertops clean while cooking with this playful ceramic spoon rest.

— Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026
For example, an airline could see, hours in advance, that a developing weather system will breach crew rest limits on three routes, create a maintenance conflict at a hub and leave a cargo commitment undeliverable.

— Abha Dogra, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of rest

Noun

There is also a tea party room serving a variety of sweet treats inspired by the book, including cakes representing a white rabbit, a red rose and a mushroom.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
Blanco explained that the couple had opted for a small cake tucked away at their reception instead of a massive traditional wedding cake.

— Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of cake

Verb

The food is healthy, fresh, and inventive enough to persuade you to dine in for at least a couple of nights, in spite of Ubud’s strong and growing food scene.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
But at a festive National Day meal in Riyadh, where families dined while patriotic songs filled the room, there was a growing sense that the public mood may be darkening.

— Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of dine

Noun

Is Finally Getting Around to Watching Entourage The superagent on Roll the Calls, torching his enemies, and betting on a post-work utopia.

— Britina Cheng, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
This pioneering vessel proves that cleaning up the operation doesn't require waiting for a distant technological utopia.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of utopia

Verb

Costner cited a scene in which Dunbar introduces the Lakota tribe to coffee and convinces them to partake by sweetening it heavily.

— Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026
Jonathan Edwards Winery is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the return of its Harvest Festival that includes the chance for the public to partake in a grape stomping competition as well as picnicking among the vines and a wine tasting.

— Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026

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