picnicking

From picnic +‎ -ing.

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

picnicking

1. present participle and gerund of picnic

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.