Thanksgiving
pronunciation
How to pronounce Thanksgiving in British English:
UK [ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ]
How to pronounce Thanksgiving in American English:
US [ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ]
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- Noun:
- a short prayer of thanks before a meal
Word Origin
- thanksgiving (n.)
- 1530s, "the giving of thanks," from thanks (n.) + present participle of give (v.). In the specific sense of "public celebration acknowledging divine favors" thanksgiving dates from 1630s (the first one in America was held October 1621 by Plymouth Colony Pilgrims in appreciation of assistance from members of the Massasoit tribe and celebration of the first harvest); though Thanksgiving Day itself is not attested until 1670s.
Example
- 1. First black friday was the actual day after thanksgiving .
- 2. This is god 's idea and plan for true thanksgiving .
- 3. Tonight we will have thanksgiving dinner !
- 4. I used these guidelines during thanksgiving .
- 5. How long was the first thanksgiving dinner ?