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Definition of pickings

pickings

/ˈpɪk.ɪŋz/
pick · ings
Plural:pickings
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pickings Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The profits, rewards, or gains that can be obtained from a situation or activity, especially when easily or opportunistically acquired.

Example

"With so many competing stalls at the weekend market, there were only slim pickings for the new vendors."

2

Small remaining scraps, fragments, or gleanings of food or other items left over to be gathered after the best portion has been taken.

Example

"The seagulls flocked to the harbor at dusk to scavenge the pickings left behind by the fishing boats."

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Word Nuance & Usage

As a noun denoting available gains, returns, or remnants, 'pickings' is always plural in form and is most frequently paired with adjectives such as 'slim', 'easy', or 'rich'.

• Nearby Words

picketer
pickily
pickiness
pickings
pickle
pickleball
pickleballer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pickings. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pickings
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