picnic
/ˈpɪknɪk/ noun A1- 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.
- The meal eaten at such a gathering.
- An easy or pleasant task. · We remind the guests that dealing with this problem is no picnic, and to be patient.
- A cut of pork from the shoulder area (above the front leg) of a pig.
Plural picnics
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There grief might freely expend itself without being disturbed by the trifling loungers who came from a picnic party to visit Père-Lachaise, or by lovers who make it their rendezvous.
“Oh, Marilla,” she exclaimed breathlessly, “there’s going to be a Sunday-school picnic next week--in Mr.
“Two o’clock--but isn’t it splendid about the picnic, Marilla?
Oh, I’ve never been to a picnic--I’ve dreamed of picnics, but I’ve never--”
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