picnicking

picnicking

English

Etymology

picnic +‎ -k- +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈpɪknɪkɪŋ/
• Hyphenation: pic‧nick‧ing

Verb

picnicking

1. present participle of picnic

Noun

picnicking (plural picnickings)

1. An expedition for the purpose of having a picnic.
   • 1868, The Cornhill Magazine (volume 12? volume 18? page 750)

     This sentiment was particularly approved by Lady Jane, who had a childish liking for expeditions and picnickings, and who had set her heart upon carrying out her drive that afternoon.