Word: Thanksgiving
How to pronounce: θæŋksˈgɪvɪŋ
Noun
Definitions:
1. The expression of gratitude, especially to God.
Example sentences: "He offered prayers in thanksgiving for his safe arrival"
2. (in North America) an annual national holiday marked by religious observances and a traditional meal including turkey. The holiday commemorates a harvest festival celebrated by the Pilgrims in 1621, and is held in the US on the fourth Thursday in November. A similar holiday is held in Canada, usually on the second Monday in October.
Example sentences: "Thanksgiving dinner"
Synonyms:
thanksgiving day
gratitude
thankfulness
praise
thankful
blessing
grace
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Spanish:
German: Thanksgiving
French: Thanksgiving
Italian: Ringraziamento
Turkish: Şükran
