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Thanksgiving

ˌθaŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ

Thanksgiving definitions

noun

Inflections:

thanksgiving thanksgivings

the expression of gratitude, especially to God

"he offered prayers in thanksgiving for his safe arrival"

Synonyms:
reverence revering worshipping veneration venerating adoration adoring -olatry devotion praise thanksgiving praising praying to glorification glorifying glory exaltation exalting extolment extolling homage respect honour honouring esteem
(in North America) an annual national holiday marked by religious observances and a traditional meal. The holiday commemorates a harvest festival celebrated by the Pilgrim Fathers 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

"families gather for Thanksgiving"