picnics

Meals outside together

Picnics is the plural of picnic—an outdoor meal, typically informal and eaten in a pleasant setting like a park or beach.

The word also serves as a verb: She picnics by the river every Sunday.

To say something is no picnic means it's difficult or unpleasant: Raising three kids alone is no picnic.

food

sandwiches

Filled bread slices

charcuterie · quiche · salads · baguettes · antipasto · chips · scones · tarts · watermelon · hummus

setting

park

Public leisure grounds

sunshine · grass · meadow · lakeside · shade · hamper · tablecloth · lawn · riverside · vineyard

social

family

Related people together

alfresco · leisure · relaxation · recreation · games · frisbee · barbecue · summer · date · reunion

Categories
Opposites
dining venue/setting

picnicsformal dinners

Ceremonial group meals

indoor dining · banquets · fine dining · dinner parties · room service

formality of dining

picnicsstate dinners

Formal governmental diplomatic meals

gala dinners · formal dinners · banquets · galas · ceremonial feasts

weather exposure

picnicsstaying indoors

Phrases
Family

picnic, picnicking, picnicked, picnicker, picnickers, picnic site

Familiarity
Top 10,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G