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“Picnic” or “Pyknic”

picnic / pyknic are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

picnic p·IH·k·n·IH·k

  • nounany informal meal eaten outside or on an excursion.
  • verbeat alfresco, in the open air.

pyknic

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

Usage

Examples in context

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“picnic”

  • Thirumayam is a much-frequented picnic spot and affords much to…
  • There are picnic areas along the trail and…
  • …inside the Zucht Display Building, picnic tables, and a large outdoor…
  • …of a state park including picnic areas, boat ramps, trails and
  • Picnic tables and park benches can…
  • …"recapte" is a kind of picnic habitually taken out into the
  • …developed areas like Beliaghata, Topsia, Picnic Garden, Tangra, Gobra, Kustia, Tiljala,…
  • …includes lookouts, walking trails and picnic facilities.
  • …infield for families, a pre-game picnic area, team store, commissary, new…
  • …to the public with a picnic shelter and unobstructed views of…

“pyknic”

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