picnic 1 of 2

noun

ˈpik-(ˌ)nik How to pronounce picnic (audio)
Definition of picnicnext
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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
Pack a Wilder Townhouse basket of treats to take with you for a picnic. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026 From a very young age, the table has been a place to come together, to slow down, and to connect—whether that was a picnic at Yallarhammer, on the Main House veranda, or in our family’s home. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2026
Verb
Families picnic along the shore, and dogs hang out next to owners fishing for rainbow trout. — Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 5 Aug. 2026 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 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
  • Luckily there are a ton of them; we’ve been thrilled to discover that Montreal is a paradise for gluten-free eating.
    — Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • As long as contemplation exists, can there be a paradise without pain?
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of paradise
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  • The structures are wood, often colorful but always fragile, with large verandas designed to catch and route cooling breezes through the home.
    — Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The long school holiday was coming to an end, and though the sunlight still offered the brightness of summer, the breeze that blew suggested the sombre quality of autumn.
    — Yasushi Inoue, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of breeze
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  • Greek Yogurt The combination of carbohydrates and protein in Greek yogurt makes this snack a smart option for lasting energy.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The Hillshire snack packs with white cheese and gouda were measured above proper cold holding temperature.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of snack
Noun
  • And rest assured that there are still more questions unanswered than are answered, even after today.
    — Kristina Rex, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • According to national reports, an MRI showed the groin injury developed into a core muscle injury that requires rest.
    — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of rest
Noun
  • Feeding Westchester also rescues birthday cakes from Wegmans.
    — Mary Calvi, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Today’s recipe Chess bars are a Southern treat typically made with a cake base topped with a rich cream cheese filling that’s very, very sweet.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
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  • During warmer months, patrons also have the opportunity to dine alfresco on its patio, which is cloaked in rays of amber at sunset.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • New First Class seats will feature a configuration where travelling companions can choose to dine face to face if their seats are beside each other.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of dine
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  • The final and most heartbreaking lesson then is this—that there is utopia, just not for us.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Tejedor is a Swiss filmmaker and journalist whose work explores utopias and the relationship between individuals and authority across the former Soviet Union and its satellite states.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of utopia
Verb
  • Everyone should get to partake in this musical tradition, regardless of political beliefs.
    — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2026
  • In Paolo Veronese’s The Wedding at Cana (1563), the Louvre’s largest painting, a miniature brown-and-white lapdog stands on the biblical banquet table, partaking of the lavish meal set out for the guests.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of partake

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“Picnic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picnic. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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