Thanksgiving

A2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈθæŋksˌɡɪvɪŋ/

Definitions of Thanksgiving

noun a national holiday in the United States and Canada

Example Sentences

A1 Thanksgiving is a holiday celebrated in the United States.

A2 Many families gather together for Thanksgiving dinner.

B1 Thanksgiving is a time to express gratitude for all the blessings in our lives.

B2 Some people volunteer at soup kitchens on Thanksgiving to help those in need.

C1 Thanksgiving traditions often include watching football games and parades.

C2 For many Americans, Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the history of the holiday and its significance.

adjective relating to the holiday of Thanksgiving

Example Sentences

A1 Thanksgiving dinner is a special meal with turkey and pumpkin pie.

A2 Many families gather together on Thanksgiving to give thanks and enjoy a meal.

B1 Thanksgiving traditions vary from family to family, but most include a big feast.

B2 The Thanksgiving parade in New York City is a popular event that attracts millions of spectators.

C1 For many Americans, Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on their blessings and show gratitude.

C2 Some people volunteer at soup kitchens on Thanksgiving to help those in need.

Examples of Thanksgiving in a Sentence

formal Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated in the United States on the fourth Thursday of November.

informal We always have a big family dinner on Thanksgiving with all the traditional dishes.

slang I can't wait to stuff my face on Thanksgiving!

figurative For me, Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all the things I am grateful for in my life.

Grammatical Forms of Thanksgiving

past tense

thanked

plural

Thanksgivings

comparative

more thankful

superlative

most thankful

present tense

thank

future tense

will thank

perfect tense

have thanked

continuous tense

is thanking

singular

Thanksgiving

positive degree

thankful

infinitive

to thank

gerund

thanking

participle

thanking

Origin and Evolution of Thanksgiving

First Known Use: 1533 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'Thanksgiving' originated from the Old English word 'thancgiving', which was a compound of 'thanc' meaning thought or gratitude, and 'giefan' meaning to give.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a religious holiday of giving thanks to God, the meaning of Thanksgiving has evolved to represent a secular holiday in the United States and Canada where people gather to express gratitude and share a meal.