Picnics

Part of speech: noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪknɪks/

Definitions

1. An event where people gather outdoors to share food and socialize while engaging in recreational activities
2. A casual outdoor feast where individuals bring meals to enjoy in nature along with games and camaraderie
3. A gathering in an open-air setting where people eat together and enjoy each other's company

Etymology: "Picnics" is simply the plural of "picnic," so the history belongs to the singular. The word was borrowed from French "pique-nique," a term that was itself the source of the English form, which sits behind the modern sense of a meal eaten outdoors in company. Because the plural only adds the regular "-s" ending, the word's story is that of the singular noun.

Synonyms: outings, excursions, day trips, field days, al fresco meals