Friendsgiving

A2 16+
Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ˈfrɛndzˌɡɪvɪŋ/

Definitions of Friendsgiving

noun a gathering of friends to celebrate Thanksgiving or a Thanksgiving-like meal together

Example Sentences

A1 Friendsgiving is a holiday where friends gather to celebrate and give thanks.

A2 I invited my friends over for a Friendsgiving dinner party.

B1 We decided to have a potluck Friendsgiving this year to share the cooking responsibilities.

B2 Friendsgiving has become a popular tradition among young adults who live far from their families.

C1 Our annual Friendsgiving gathering always includes a game of touch football in the backyard.

C2 For our Friendsgiving celebration, we rented a cabin in the mountains for a weekend getaway.

Examples of Friendsgiving in a Sentence

formal We are planning to host a Friendsgiving celebration this year.

informal Let's have a Friendsgiving potluck with all our friends!

slang Who's coming to our Friendsgiving shindig?

figurative Friendsgiving is like a big family reunion with chosen family members.

Grammatical Forms of Friendsgiving

past tense

celebrated

plural

Friendsgivings

comparative

more Friendsgiving

superlative

most Friendsgiving

present tense

celebrates

future tense

will celebrate

perfect tense

has celebrated

continuous tense

is celebrating

singular

Friendsgiving

positive degree

Friendsgiving

infinitive

to celebrate

gerund

celebrating

participle

celebrated

Origin and Evolution of Friendsgiving

First Known Use: 2007 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'Friendsgiving' is a blend of the words 'friends' and 'Thanksgiving', used to describe a Thanksgiving celebration with friends instead of family.
Evolution of the word: The term 'Friendsgiving' gained popularity in the 2000s as a way for friends to come together and celebrate Thanksgiving in a more casual and non-traditional setting. It has since become a widely recognized term for these gatherings, often involving potluck-style meals and a focus on friendship and community.