Picnic Blanket Meaning & Examples

Meaning 1：picnic blanket (Picnic blanket)

Picnic blanket 🔊

/ˈpɪknɪk ˈblæŋkɪt/

n.phr

A blanket you spread on the ground to sit on during a picnic, protecting you from grass or dirt.

picnic blanket 🔊

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/ˈpɪknɪk ˈblæŋkɪt/

n.phr

A blanket spread on the ground to sit on during a picnic, providing a clean and comfortable surface.

📁 Category：Objects & Materials 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From French 'pique-nique' (shared meal) + Old French 'blanchet' (white wool cloth).

💡 Mnemonic

Imagine a checkered blanket under a picnic basket — the perfect spot for a sunny meal.

📖 Example

We packed a big picnic blanket and some sandwiches for our afternoon in the park. 🔊 We packed a big picnic blanket and some sandwiches for our afternoon in the park.

🔗 Collocations

spread a picnic blanket – spread a picnic blanket

pack a picnic blanket – pack a picnic blanket

sit on a picnic blanket – sit on a picnic blanket

🔄 Synonyms

ground cloth (n.) – A sheet spread on the ground for sitting or lying on.

picnic mat (n.) – A mat designed for outdoor dining, similar to a blanket.

🌱 Derivatives

picnicker (n.) – A person who goes on a picnic.

blanket (n.) – A large piece of fabric used for warmth or covering.

📖 Cultural Story

The term 'picnic' originated in 17th-century France as 'pique-nique', describing a social gathering where each guest brought food. 'Blanket' evolved from 'blanchet'. By the 19th century, 'picnic blanket' became common as outdoor leisure grew popular.