Definitions for thanksgiving

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thanksgiving thanks·giv·ing

Spelling: [thangks-giv-ing]

IPA: /ˌθæŋksˈgɪv ɪŋ/

Thanksgiving is a 12 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 24 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 28 points.

You can make 495 anagrams from letters in thanksgiving (agghiiknnstv).

Definitions for thanksgiving

noun

1. the act of giving thanks; grateful acknowledgment of benefits or favors, especially to God.
2. an expression of thanks, especially to God.
3. a public celebration in acknowledgment of divine favor or kindness.
4. a day set apart for giving thanks to God.
5. (initial capital letter) Thanksgiving Day.

Origin of thanksgiving

1525-35; thank + -s³ + giving

Examples for thanksgiving

Arms and the clarion for the battle, but the song of thanksgiving to the victory!

Continue steadfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving.

But he was not a man to waste his time in thanksgiving for what had just happened to him.

The store had its market, also, at thanksgiving time, and she bargained for a turkey.

Now that giving thanks to God no longer plays a prominent role in American civic life, Whom or What do we thank on thanksgiving?

Fans of the series will flock to see ‘Mockingjay’ this thanksgiving weekend.

This year, the dispensary is launching its sale on thanksgiving, carrying over into Black Friday.

Thank you, FCC, for all the football that is broadcast on thanksgiving Day.

Christmas and thanksgiving boxes can always be sent on time to reach you.

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