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thanksgiving
noun thanks·giv·ing \thaŋ(k)s-ˈgi-viŋ also ˈthaŋ(k)s-ˌ\
Thanksgiving : the fourth Thursday in November in the U.S. or the second Monday in October in Canada celebrated as a legal holiday for people to be thankful for what they have
: a prayer that expresses thanks to God
Full Definition of THANKSGIVING
1
: the act of giving thanks
2
: a prayer expressing gratitude
3
a : a public acknowledgment or celebration of divine goodness b capitalized : thanksgiving day
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First Known Use of THANKSGIVING
1533
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thanksgiving
noun thanks·giv·ing \thaŋks-ˈgi-viŋ\
Definition of THANKSGIVING for Kids
1
cap : thanksgiving day
2
: a prayer or an expression of gratitude
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