PICNIC Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

picnic 1 of 2

noun

ˈpik-(ˌ)nik

Definition of picnic

as in bed of roses

a situation or state of carefree comfort babysitting her sister's three brats for the weekend was no picnic

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as in breeze

something that is easy to do this class is no picnic, but I've really been learning a lot

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picnic

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verb

as in to snack

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Recent Examples of picnic

Noun

Avoid pavilions, picnic shelters, tents, car ports and boats without cabins. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026 The lawns and patio could accommodate picnics, games, farmers markets, small concerts and other community events. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Verb

The vineyard is kid- and dog-friendly and encourages families to picnic in the fields or bring bicycles to explore surrounding bike trails. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026 Cinespia’s DJs will spin lively, themed sets before and after every screening, while guests are welcome to picnic on the lawn with blankets and enjoy a free photo booth, concession stands, and beer and wine throughout the evening. — Arushi Jacob, Variety, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for picnic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for picnic

Noun

The hilltop Topas Ecolodge offers the perfect perch to soak up this lush paradise, with sweeping views from the bungalow balconies and cozy villas with private pools.

— Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026
But looking up from this dark hole, the night sky was a paradise of signs.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of paradise

Verb

The best time to snack depends on your hunger, meals, and daily routine, but mid-morning and mid-afternoon are often good times.

— Lindsey DeSoto, HEALTH, 14 Aug. 2026
In fact, about 25 percent of guests have admitted to hoarding a few items from breakfast to snack on later, and 16 percent have helped themselves to the toiletries from the housekeeping cart.

— Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of snack

Noun

The product is intended for people navigating screen-heavy workdays, mental fatigue, travel, irregular routines, or periods of rest before returning to focused tasks.

— William Jones, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Indeed, the lounge has value to both airlines and passengers beyond rest and relaxation.

— Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of rest

Noun

Nolan Wells should have turned 19 surrounded by a birthday cake, candles and laughter.

— Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Sprinkle with sliced almonds and bake for 35-40 minutes until the cake is golden and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

— Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of cake

Verb

Throngs of guests dined, shopped and meandered through the upscale mall over the weekend, bringing life to the shuttered complex that sat vacant for 19 months due to the devastating Palisades fire.

— Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
In the past, Yee had dined at a couple of the restaurants inside the pyramid-like glass tower, but never spent time in the viewing gallery, which boasts an open-air deck and London’s highest champagne bar.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of dine

Noun

There is something totalitarian about utopias, something already latent in More.

— Carline Tromp, The Dial, 18 Aug. 2026
Turner gave me a framework for understanding how a profoundly anti-institutional ethos took hold, one that treated democratic institutions as obstacles to be bulldozed on the way to cyber-utopia.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of utopia

Verb

The former sits high above the bay’s crashing waves, making for quite the romantic spot to partake in a Sour Sky (bourbon, gin and orange sour) and a premium New York strip.

— DeMarco Williams, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Huntersville is also home to Latta Plantation Nature Center and Preserve, where residents and visitors can partake in outdoor activities like kayaking and hiking.

— Eva Flowe August 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of partake

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