1. people who stand outside a workplace or building to protest or prevent others from entering during a strike or demonstration
2. pointed wooden stakes used to make a fence
3. soldiers or guards posted to watch for the enemy
Usage: military

1. to stand outside a workplace or building as a form of protest, especially during a strike

Examples

• The striking workers formed pickets outside the factory gates.
• Police arrested several pickets who blocked the entrance.
• We need to replace the broken pickets in our white fence.
• The general posted pickets around the camp perimeter.
• Union members plan to picket the store tomorrow.
• Protesters have been picketing the embassy for weeks.
• The wooden pickets were painted bright white.