picnic

Meanings

• Noun

  An outdoor meal, typically involving food brought in baskets or containers, eaten on a blanket or table in a park or other scenic location.

  - "Let's plan a picnic in the park this weekend."
  - "We had a wonderful picnic by the lake."

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Synonyms

piece of cake

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with picnic
pique-nique , unique , mike , like , spike , tyke

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Variants

List of all variants of picnic that leads to same result
picnic , picnicky , picnics , picnicked , picnicker , picnickers , picnicking , picnic table , picnic tables

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Forms

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picnics, picnicking, picnic's, picniced, picnicable

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Etymology

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From the French word 'pique-nique', meaning 'pick up food' or 'pick and cook'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the term 'picnic' in English was in 1748.

2. In the United States, the first recorded picnic was held in 1791 by Thomas Jefferson and John Adams.

3. Picnics are popular in many countries around the world, with variations in food, customs, and traditions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Picnic basket: A portable container designed for carrying food and utensils for a picnic.

2. Picnic blanket: A large, portable blanket used for spreading out food and seating during a picnic.

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Culture

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The concept of a picnic has been a popular leisure activity since the 18th century. It represents an opportunity to enjoy good food, company, and nature in a relaxed and informal setting. Picnics have been featured in various forms of literature, art, and music, often symbolizing romance and the simple pleasures of life.

How to Memorize "picnic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scene of people sitting on a blanket in a park, surrounded by a basket of food, a tablecloth, and plates.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'picnic' with the idea of an outdoor meal, nature, and relaxation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Picture a 'P' for Picnic, I for 'I'n a park, C for 'C'heerful, and N for 'N'ature.

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