PICNICKING
PICNIC
picnic
(verb) eat alfresco, in the open air; “We picnicked near the lake on this gorgeous Sunday”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Verb
picnicking
present participle of picnic
Noun
picnicking (plural picnickings)
An expedition for the purpose of having a picnic.
Source: Wiktionary
PICNIC
Pic"nic, n. Etym: [Cf. F. piquenique. See Pick, v., and cf. Knickknack.]
Definition: Formerly, an entertainment at which each person contributed some dish to a common table; now, an excursion or pleasure party in which the members partake of a collation or repast (usually in the open air, and from food carried by themselves).
Pic"nic, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Picnicked; p. pr. & vb. n. Picnicking.]
Definition: To go on a picnic, or pleasure excursion; to eat in public fashion.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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