noun
eating outdoors; picnic
Casual term for eating outside, often implying a relaxed meal in a park or natural setting. Similar to ピクニック but more focused on the meal itself.
See also: ピクニック
天気がいいから、今日は外ごはんにしよう。
The weather is nice, so let's eat outside today.
公園で外ごはんを楽しんだ。
We enjoyed eating outdoors in the park.
ピクニック is a loanword for a picnic outing, often including activities beyond eating. 外ごはん emphasizes the meal itself and is more casual.
Compound of 外 (そと, 'outside') and ごはん ('meal, rice'). A straightforward modern coinage.