Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A national holiday in the United States and Canada: "Thanksgiving Day" specifically refers to the annual holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States and on the second Monday of October in Canada. It commemorates the 1621 harvest feast shared by the English Pilgrims of Plymouth and the Wampanoag people.

Usage

• "Thanksgiving Day" is used as the official name of the holiday. It is typically preceded by the preposition "on" when referring to the date.
• It is often shortened informally to "Thanksgiving."

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • We always have a large family dinner on Thanksgiving Day.
  • Thanksgiving Day is a time for expressing gratitude.
  • The history of Thanksgiving Day is taught in many schools.

Advanced Usage

• "to celebrate Thanksgiving Day": to observe the holiday with traditions like a feast.
  • They celebrate Thanksgiving Day with turkey and pumpkin pie.
• "Thanksgiving Day parade": a festive public procession held on the morning of the holiday.
  • We watched the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on television.

Variants and Related Words

• Thanksgiving (n): The common shortened form of "Thanksgiving Day."
  • What are your plans for Thanksgiving?
• Thanksgiving dinner (n): The traditional large meal eaten on this holiday.

Synonyms

• Holiday: A day of festivity or recreation when no work is done. (Note: This is a general term; "Thanksgiving Day" is a specific holiday.)

Related Phrases

• Black Friday: The day after Thanksgiving Day in the United States, known for major retail sales.
  • Many stores open early on Black Friday.
• Turkey Day: A common informal nickname for Thanksgiving Day.
  • Are you hosting Turkey Day this year?

Noun

1. fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag