Pickings

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪkɪŋz/

Definitions of pickings

noun the items that have been gathered or collected

Example Sentences

A1 The farmer was happy with his small pickings of strawberries from the garden.

A2 She searched through the bargain bin for any good pickings.

B1 The scavenger was able to find some valuable pickings in the abandoned building.

B2 The antique collector was thrilled with the rare pickings he found at the flea market.

C1 The investor carefully analyzed the market to find the best pickings for their portfolio.

C2 The archaeologist unearthed ancient pickings that shed light on the civilization's customs.

Examples of pickings in a Sentence

formal The pickings from the latest harvest were abundant.

informal The pickings at the farmer's market were really good today.

slang I heard the pickings at that thrift store are always amazing.

figurative In the competitive job market, the pickings can be slim for recent graduates.

Grammatical Forms of pickings

• plural: pickings
• present tense: picking
• future tense: will be picking
• perfect tense: have picked
• continuous tense: are picking
• singular: picking
• positive degree: picking
• infinitive: to pick
• gerund: picking
• participle: picked

Origin and Evolution of pickings

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'pickings' originated from the Old English word 'pycung', which meant the act of gathering or collecting.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'pickings' evolved to refer to the things that are obtained or acquired, especially through effort or opportunity.