thanksgiving

[ thangks-giv-ing ]
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noun
  1. the act of giving thanks; grateful acknowledgment of benefits or favors, especially to God.

  2. an expression of thanks, especially to God.

  1. a public celebration in acknowledgment of divine favor or kindness.

  2. a day set apart for giving thanks to God.

  3. (initial capital letter) Thanksgiving Day.

Origin of thanksgiving

1
First recorded in 1525–35; thank + -s3 + give + -ing1

Other words from thanksgiving

  • pre-Thanks·giv·ing, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for thanksgiving

thanksgiving

/ (ˈθæŋksˌɡɪvɪŋ, US θæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ) /


noun
  1. the act of giving thanks

    • an expression of thanks to God

    • a public act of religious observance or a celebration in acknowledgment of divine favours

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