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thanksgiving

[ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ]

thanksgiving Definition

an annual national holiday in the United States and Canada, celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the US and the second Monday of October in Canada, to give thanks for the blessings of the year, especially the harvest.

Using thanksgiving: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "thanksgiving" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and friends.

  • Example

    We always have turkey on Thanksgiving.

  • Example

    I am thankful for my health this Thanksgiving.

  • Example

    The parade is a popular tradition on Thanksgiving Day.

thanksgiving Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with thanksgiving

  • a traditional meal served on Thanksgiving Day, typically featuring turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie

    Example

    We are having Thanksgiving dinner at my aunt's house this year.

  • an annual parade held in various cities on Thanksgiving Day, featuring floats, balloons, and marching bands

    Example

    The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is a popular event in New York City.

  • a tradition of playing football games on Thanksgiving Day, often between rival high schools or professional teams

    Example

    We always watch the Thanksgiving football game after dinner.

Origins of thanksgiving

from the Old English word 'thanc', meaning thought or gratitude, and 'sibb', meaning peace or reconciliation

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Summary: thanksgiving in Brief

Thanksgiving [ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ] is an annual national holiday in the United States and Canada, celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the US and the second Monday of October in Canada. It is a time to give thanks for the blessings of the year, especially the harvest. Thanksgiving is marked by traditions such as the Thanksgiving dinner, the Thanksgiving Day Parade, and Thanksgiving football.

How do native speakers use this expression?

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