thanksgiving
noun
thanks·giv·ing
thaŋ(k)s-ˈgi-viŋ 
also
ˈthaŋ(k)s-ˌgi-
1
a
capitalized
: thanksgiving day
b
: a public acknowledgment or celebration of divine goodness
2
: the act of giving thanks
3
: a prayer expressing gratitude
Examples of thanksgiving in a Sentence
They sang a hymn of thanksgiving.
Recent Examples on the Web
Yet the working hands raised in thanksgiving and supplication are offered in humility before God.
—
Imani Perry, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2024
This tradition, which marks the start of Christmas celebrations, comes from an old procession performed by olive-oil millers, who used to put fire to the wicker strainer mats used to press the olives as an act of thanksgiving to the Holy Shepherdess (Virgin Mary) for the harvest obtained.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 15 Dec. 2023
My mother always made mincemeat pies for thanksgiving and Christmas.
—Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2023
Conversation > Interrupting a thanksgiving day parade is not a way to get people to join your cause.
—Timothy Bella, Washington Post, 24 Nov. 2023
See all Example Sentences for thanksgiving 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Imani Perry, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2024
This tradition, which marks the start of Christmas celebrations, comes from an old procession performed by olive-oil millers, who used to put fire to the wicker strainer mats used to press the olives as an act of thanksgiving to the Holy Shepherdess (Virgin Mary) for the harvest obtained.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 15 Dec. 2023
My mother always made mincemeat pies for thanksgiving and Christmas.
—Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2023
Conversation > Interrupting a thanksgiving day parade is not a way to get people to join your cause.
—Timothy Bella, Washington Post, 24 Nov. 2023
See all Example Sentences for thanksgiving
Articles Related to thanksgiving
Where Does 'Friendsgiving' Come From?
Escape your family and celebrate with friends
How the Turkey Got Its Name
How Americans chose a bird from Mexico as their Thanksgiving meal—and why they named it after Turkey
Talking Turkey at Thanksgiving
The best way to avoid uncomfortable conversation at Thanksgiving? Talk about the food.
Dictionary Entries Near thanksgiving
Cite this Entry
“Thanksgiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thanksgiving. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
thanksgiving
noun
thanks·giv·ing
thaŋ(k)s-ˈgiv-iŋ
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share