Picnicking: meaning, definitions and examples
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picnicking
[ หpษชk.nษชk.ษชล ]
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:
๐ต๐น fazer piquenique
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคฟเคเคจเคฟเค เคฎเคจเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Picknick machen
๐ฎ๐ฉ piknik
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะบะฝัะบ
๐ต๐ฑ piknikowaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฏใใใฏใใใ
๐ซ๐ท faire un pique-nique
๐ช๐ธ hacer un picnic
๐น๐ท piknik yapmak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํ์ ๊ฐ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุงู ุจูุฒูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ poลรกdat piknik
๐ธ๐ฐ usporiadaลฅ piknik
๐จ๐ณ ้้ค
๐ธ๐ฎ imeti piknik
๐ฎ๐ธ fara รญ piknik
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะธะบะฝะธะบ าฑะนัะผะดะฐััััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ piknik etmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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