PICNIC Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

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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

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

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

Noun

Even by Los Angeles standards, the weather on Sunday, July 9, 2023, was almost impossibly perfect—sunshine, low 70s, and a cool breeze—as if Hollywood itself has been dropped into the fantasy world of Barbie Land.

— Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 3 Nov. 2026
Each one features a discreet zipper for a streamlined look, plus a wide opening that makes pillow insertion a breeze.

— Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of breeze

Verb

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

At the Pearlstone center in Reisterstown, Maryland, the farmers replaced their usual rows of vegetables with cover crops that would enrich the soil during its year of rest.

— Adrienne Krone, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2026
Milder cases require intake of fluids with bicarbonate, getting out of extreme heat, and rest, according to the CDC.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of rest

Noun

The product deeply hydrates and prepares her complexion for crease-free, cake-proof red carpet makeup.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026
And Brown Sugar Bakery bakes the iconic cupcakes, including the caramel and the Obama with red velvet, chocolate and yellow cake layers, vanilla cream cheese frosting, finished in chocolate and pecans.

— Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of cake

Verb

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

Noun

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

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