An annual public holiday in the United States (fourth Thursday of November) and Canada (second Monday of October), traditionally commemorating harvest celebrations and expressing gratitude.

Our whole family gets together every year to celebrate Thanksgiving.

thanksgivingadjective

/ˌθæŋksˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "a thanksgiving feast").

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of Thanksgiving Day or its celebration.

We spent the afternoon cooking a traditional Thanksgiving feast.

Synonyms

thanksgivingsnoun

thanksgiving

thanksgivings

/θæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋz/

/θæŋkˈɡɪvɪŋz/

Translations

благодарности

The thanksgivings from the community were heartfelt.

Благодарности от сообщества были искренними.

благодарения

The thanksgivings at the church were attended by many.

Благодарения в церкви посетило много людей.

Additional translations

признательности

воздаяния

Definitions

Expressions of gratitude, especially to God.

The community gathered for thanksgivings after the successful harvest.

A public holiday celebrated in the United States on the fourth Thursday of November, traditionally commemorating a harvest festival celebrated by the Pilgrims in 1621.

We always travel to my grandparents' house for Thanksgivings.

Synonyms