picnic — an occasion when people pack a meal and eat it outdoors
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an occasion when people pack a meal and eat it outdoors
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɪknɪk/
Korean meaning: 야외에서 도시락을 싸가서 먹는 소풍
Korean pronunciation: **픽**닉
Example Sentences
- The ants crashed our picnic and stole all the sandwiches!
- Don't forget to bring sunscreen for tomorrow's picnic.
- Our romantic picnic turned into a battle against mosquitoes.
picnic
NOUN//ˈpɪknɪk//
an occasion when people pack a meal and eat it outdoors
💡 Concept
The family spreads a checkered blanket for a sunny picnic by the lake.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈpɪknɪk/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈpɪknɪk/
🌳Etymology
Rootpicnic
Origin
17세기 프랑스어 'pique-nique'에서 유래했습니다. 'piquer(찌르다, 따다)'와 'nique(사소한 것)'가 합쳐져서 '간단히 집어먹는 것'이라는 뜻이었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
quickpickstickthick
quick
pick
stick
thick
🔗Collocations
have a picnic
go on a picnic
picnic basket
family picnic
picnic area
pack a picnic
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The ants crashed our picnic and stole all the sandwiches!”
“Don't forget to bring sunscreen for tomorrow's picnic.”
😄 Fun example
“Our romantic picnic turned into a battle against mosquitoes.”
“The school organized a picnic for all students and teachers.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
outingexcursionoutdoor mealbarbecue
Antonyms
indoor diningformal dinner
Related
campinghikingoutdoorbasketblanketpark
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