See Also: picnic 1, noun(dictionary)
picnic(dictionary)
picnic 2, verb(dictionary)
Picnic Beach(tourism)
Teddy Bears' Picnic, the(dictionary)
Picnic Chicken Slaw(recipes)
Picnic of piccalilli, ham, anchovy dip and pork pies(recipes)
Mill Creek Picnic Area Beach(tourism)
Sand Dollar Picnic Area and Beach(tourism)
tow 2, noun(dictionary)

picnic 1, noun (oh)



hamper, rug
[Date: 1700-1800; Language: French; Origin: pique-nique]
if you have a picnic, you take food and eat it outdoors, especially in the country
::We decided to have a picnic down by the lake.
go on/for a picnic
::We could go on a picnic today.
::a picnic table
::There is free parking for visitors, as well as a restaurant and picnic area (=a special area with tables where people can have a picnic) .
picnic site/spot/place
(=a place that is suitable or pleasant for a picnic)
::We found a lovely picnic spot by the river.
picnic basket/hamper
(=a container in which you can carry food for a picnic)
BrE the food that you take to eat outdoors on a picnic
::We'll take a picnic with us.
picnic lunch/tea/supper
::We ate our picnic lunch by the river.
be no picnic
informal if something is no picnic, it is very difficult and needs a lot of effort or hard work
::Bringing up six children is no picnic!
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HINT sense 1
Do not say 'do a picnic' or 'make a picnic'. Say have a picnic.