The meaning of Picnics and additional information.

Picnic(v.) 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).

Picnic(v. i.) To go on a picnic, or pleasure excursion; to eat in public fashion.