Picnicker: meaning, definitions and examples
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picnicker
[ ˈpɪk.nɪ.kər ]
recreational activity
A picnicker is a person who participates in a picnic, which is an outdoor meal shared with friends or family. Picnickers typically prepare food in advance and bring it to a scenic location such as a park, beach, or countryside.
Synonyms
al fresco eater, meal in nature, outdoor diner
Examples of usage
- The picnickers enjoyed sandwiches and fruit under the shade of the trees.
- Every summer, the picnickers gather at the lake for their annual barbecue.
- She invited her friends to join her as a picnicker at the local festival.
Translations
Translations of the word "picnicker" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pique-niqueiro
🇮🇳 पिकनिक करने वाला
🇩🇪 Picknicker
🇮🇩 pengunjung piknik
🇺🇦 пікнікер
🇵🇱 piknikowicz
🇯🇵 ピクニックをする人
🇫🇷 pique-niqueur
🇪🇸 picnicero
🇹🇷 piknikçi
🇰🇷 소풍객
🇸🇦 شخص يقوم بنزهة
🇨🇿 piknikář
🇸🇰 piknikár
🇨🇳 野餐者
🇸🇮 piknikar
🇮🇸 samlokkur
🇰🇿 пикникке барған адам
🇬🇪 პიკნიკერი
🇦🇿 piknik edən
🇲🇽 picnicker
Etymology
The word 'picnicker' has its origins in the early 19th century, derived from the practice of 'picnicking.' The term 'picnic' emerged in French, 'pique-nique,' where 'piquer' means 'to pick' and 'nique' refers to something small or insignificant. In the 1700s, it was used to describe a meal eaten outdoors, which eventually evolved into a social gathering for food in a natural setting. The derivative 'picnicker' emphasizes the individual who partakes in this enjoyable outdoor activity, signifying a cultural shift towards leisure and environmental appreciation during the expanding industrial era. The growing popularity of picnics reflected the increasing accessibility of green spaces and leisure activities, cultivating a sense of community and connection with nature.