Thanksgiving
/'θæɳks,giviɳ/
Definition
- Noun:
- An expression of gratitude, especially to God: The act of giving thanks, often in a formal or religious context.
- A public celebration in acknowledgment of divine favor: A holiday or feast day set aside for giving thanks.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- They offered a prayer of thanksgiving for their safe journey.
- The holiday of Thanksgiving is a time for family and gratitude.
Advanced Usage
- "to say grace": To say a short prayer of thanks before a meal. This is a specific act of thanksgiving.
- Before we eat, let's say a short thanksgiving.
Variants and Related Words
- Thanksgiving Day (proper noun): A national holiday in the United States (the fourth Thursday in November) and Canada (the second Monday in October) for giving thanks, historically commemorating a harvest feast shared by Pilgrims and Native Americans.
- We always have a large family dinner on Thanksgiving Day.
Synonyms
- Gratitude: The quality of being thankful.
- Appreciation: Recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something.
Related Phrases
- Words of thanksgiving: Expressions of thanks.
- She expressed her words of thanksgiving to everyone who helped.
Related Idioms
- "A heart full of thanksgiving": To be deeply grateful.
- He had a heart full of thanksgiving for the support he received.
Noun
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a short prayer of thanks before a meal
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their youngest son said grace
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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
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