Because of the rain, we had to eat our picnic inside. - English example sentence

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Dejo November 1, 2014 November 1, 2014 at 6:16:30 PM UTC

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I''m sorry, but in English you can''t eat a picnic. A picnic is an event at which simple food is served.

Dejo November 1, 2014 November 1, 2014 at 7:21:29 PM UTC

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Thanks CK. I withdraw my objection after checking the dictionary, but I have never heard it that way in Canada.
Definition # 2 confirms that the sentence is correct.
picnic
1. an excursion in which the participants carry food with them and share a meal in the open air.
2. the food eaten on such an excursion.
3. Also called pic′nic ham′. a section of pork shoulder, usu. boned and smoked.
4. Informal. an enjoyable experience, task, etc.: That job was no picnic.
v.i.