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picnics
1. n. plural of picnic
picnic
1. n. An informal social gathering, usually in a natural outdoor setting, to which the participants bring their own food and drink.
We went out for a picnic in the forest.
2. n. The meal eaten at such a gathering.
3. n. (figurative) An easy or pleasant task.
We remind the guests that dealing with this problem is no picnic, and to be patient.
4. n. (obsolete) An entertainment at which each person contributed some dish to a common table.
5. v. To eat a picnic.

Example Sentences

She likes going on picnics in the country.  Picnics in parks and days out at the seaside mean that all your parenting shortfalls are likely to be exposed.

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