picnic
- 01 A1 Beginner
n.a meal you eat outside, often in a park or the countryside.
n.an informal social gathering in an outdoor setting where participants consume a meal brought from home.
Simple“We packed some sandwiches and fruit for a picnic in the park.”
In context“The family organized a large picnic by the lake, bringing blankets and hampers filled with homemade salads and cold drinks.”
Synonymscookoutalfresco meal - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.something that is very easy or pleasant to do.
n.a task or experience that is remarkably easy, pleasant, or uncomplicated.
Simple“The exam was no picnic, but I think I passed.”
In context“Managing a team of fifty volunteers during a heatwave was no picnic for the event coordinator.”
Synonyms - 03 C2 Proficiency
n.a specific cut of meat from a pig's shoulder.
n.a cut of pork taken from the lower portion of the shoulder, often smoked or cured.
Simple“The recipe calls for a slow-roasted picnic to make the pulled pork.”
In context“The butcher recommended the picnic cut for the stew, noting its high fat content would provide excellent flavour during the long braising process.”
Synonymspicnic hampork shoulder - 04 A2 Elementary
v.to have a picnic outside.
v.to participate in or hold an outdoor meal.
Simple“They decided to picnic on the grass near the river.”
In context“The hikers chose to picnic at the summit, enjoying the panoramic views while they ate their packed lunches.”
UsageThe verb is intransitive and does not take a direct object.
Synonyms
Borrowed from French pique-nique.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.