picnic
noun
an excursion or outing in which the participants carry food with them and share a meal in the open air.
picnicking
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present participleof picnic.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Still, hundreds of families sat out under mild, cloudy skies, picnicking amid sweeping views of the snow-capped Alborz mountains -- a postcard scene at odds with a city under regular attack.
From Barron's ● Apr. 2, 2026
We’re still picnicking under piñatas, and some of us still gather at newsstands to flip through artful magazines and meet like-minded strangers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 2026
At first, these trolley parks were simply gardens and picnicking grounds, but in time other attractions and rides like roller coasters and Ferris wheels were added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
These candies are a great option for those who want to enjoy something light and fruity while picnicking.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2025
Caroline grew up picnicking by the Shaker lakes in the summer, skating on city-flooded rinks in the winter, caroling at Christmas.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
