picnic ground
Noun: A designated area of land, often in a park or natural setting, that is equipped with facilities such as tables, benches, and sometimes grills or shelters, intended for people to have picnics.
This noun refers to a specific, managed location. It is typically used to describe a public or park area. The term is often seen on maps and park signs. - We reserved a spot at the picnic ground for the family reunion. - The state park has a beautiful picnic ground near the lake.
- As a compound noun modifier: The term can function attributively to describe related features.
- The picnic ground facilities were well-maintained.
- We followed the signs to the picnic ground entrance.
- Picnic area: A very close synonym, often used interchangeably.
- Picnic site: A less common variant with the same meaning.
- Picnic shelter: A specific structure within a picnic ground, often with a roof.
- Picnic area
- Picnic site
"Picnic ground" is a specific type of recreational area. It is a fixed compound noun where the primary meaning is carried by the combination of the two words. The singular form "ground" is standard, even when referring to an area that may contain multiple individual picnic spots.
- a tract of land set aside for picnicking