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
Cool down on a hot summer day with an ice cream cake the kids will love, or throw together an easy no-bake cake or pie for a last-minute party or picnic with our best summer cake and pie recipes. — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 July 2026 The Dahlgrens, of North Park, came with a picnic box and faith that the rain would relent in time for the concert. — Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Verb
On summer weekends, the barrier beaches of North Carolina’s Figure Eight Island swell with shorebirds and families picnicking under sunshades. — Sarah Medford, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026 Their days are spent swimming in the lake, picnicking by the beach and debating poetry and literature. — Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 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
  • And while Coors Field isn’t exactly a pitcher’s paradise, the two-time All-Star would not use the altitude as an excuse for his poor outing.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 July 2026
  • During mosquito season, Mosquito Joe will spray your yard every three weeks to make your backyard paradise for summer BBQs, pool days and bonfires.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of paradise
Noun
  • Covering the pan in aluminum foil also helps make cleanup a breeze.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
  • And the Fourth of July holiday week was kind of a breeze, with low wait times at most attractions at both parks.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of breeze
Verb
  • If the birds are determined to snack on your berries or veggies, Chastain suggests using bird netting to keep them away.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 5 July 2026
  • Potato skins are always a hit, and these mini ones are perfect to snack on.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
Definition of snack
Noun
  • To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2026
  • For a safer outdoor work environment, follow the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s guidance by scheduling regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned places.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of rest
Noun
  • The original recipe calls for Swiss chocolate cake mix, which is now hard to find on store shelves.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
  • Shoppers can get their fuel, sushi, fresh fruits, cakes, charcuterie board items, barbecue, groceries, medication, fresh flowers and more at the 122,000-square-feet store.
    — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026
Definition of cake
Verb
  • There are many other delicious places to dine in San Luis Obispo.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Richey’s fine-dining culinary background includes work with the Thomas Keller Group and Bouchon, as well as the Culinary Institute of America.
    — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
Definition of dine
Noun
  • Both the military and the general public read it voraciously, desperate to understand the war tearing their young utopia apart.
    — Madeleine Wulfahrt, New Yorker, 8 July 2026
  • The post sparked much debate about whether a pause was possible given the financial incentives, whether RSI would finally produce some version of the AGI singularity or utopia, and whether RSI was even possible at all.
    — Arianna Huffington, Time, 29 June 2026
Definition of utopia
Verb
  • Learn which can be used — and where — plus how to safely partake.
    — Kristin Scharkey, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Alas, although plenty of other celebrities will be in attendance, the Prince and Princess of Wales did not fly to the Big Apple to partake in the wedding festivities—which are said to begin in just a few hours.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 3 July 2026
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