English · Word Candidate

picnic

/ˈpɪknɪk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: picnics · picnicking · picnicked

Sense 1

Meaning · English

An informal social gathering, usually in a natural outdoor setting, to which the participants bring their own food and drink.

Noun

We went out for a picnic in the forest.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

The meal eaten at such a gathering.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To take part in a picnic.

Verb

And I'll never forget the chillingly instinctive racism. "Sure is pretty countryside. Pity it's spoiled by the niggers picknickin."

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “picnic” mean?

An informal social gathering, usually in a natural outdoor setting, to which the participants bring their own food and drink.

Is “picnic” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.