Picnicking: meaning, definitions and examples

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picnicking

 

[ หˆpษชk.nษชk.ษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

leisure activity

Picnicking refers to the act of enjoying a meal outdoors, typically in a park, garden, or other open spaces. It often involves bringing food and drinks from home, along with blankets and other supplies. People engage in picnicking as a way to relax and socialize with family and friends. It is a popular recreational activity, especially during warmer months when outdoor settings are more inviting.

Synonyms

al fresco eating, open-air meal, outdoor dining

Examples of usage

  • We went picnicking by the lake last Sunday.
  • She packed sandwiches for our day of picnicking.
  • They enjoyed picnicking in the meadow with friends.
  • Picnicking at the beach is one of my favorite summer activities.

Translations

Translations of the word "picnicking" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fazer piquenique

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฟเค•เคจเคฟเค• เคฎเคจเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Picknick machen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ piknik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะบะฝั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ piknikowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ”ใ‚ฏใƒ‹ใƒƒใ‚ฏใ‚’ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท faire un pique-nique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hacer un picnic

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท piknik yapmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œํ’์„ ๊ฐ€๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ูŠุงู… ุจู†ุฒู‡ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ poล™รกdat piknik

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ usporiadaลฅ piknik

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‡Ž้ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ imeti piknik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fara รญ piknik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะธะบะฝะธะบ าฑะนั‹ะผะดะฐัั‚ั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒ™แƒœแƒ˜แƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ piknik etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hacer un picnic

Etymology

The word 'picnic' originated from the French term 'pique-nique,' which dates back to the 17th century. It initially referred to a social event in which each guest contributed food. The blending of the words 'pique' (to pick) and 'nique' (a small portion) leads to the modern idea of an outdoor meal shared among friends. The usage of 'picnic' to describe informal outdoor meals evolved over time, especially in the 19th century when more people began to embrace leisure activities. In contemporary usage, 'picnicking' describes not just the act of sharing food outdoors, but also the full experience of preparation, travel to a scenic location, and enjoyment of nature.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,110, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.