thanksgiving

Meanings

• noun

  The act of giving thanks or expressing gratitude, especially during a meal.

• noun

  A day of giving thanks, typically celebrated in November in the United States and Canada.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈθæŋksˌɡɪv.ɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with thanksgiving
giving , riving , riving , riving

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Variants

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thanksgiving , thanksgivings , Thanksgiving Day , Thanksgiving Days

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old English word 'thans,' meaning 'thank' and the Old French word 'giving,' meaning 'giving.' The term was first used in the early 16th century.

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Trivia

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1. The first Thanksgiving was celebrated by the Pilgrims in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1621.

2. The traditional Thanksgiving meal includes foods that were available to the Pilgrims during their first harvest, such as turkey, corn, and cranberries.

3. Thanksgiving is the most travelled holiday in the United States, with an estimated 46 million people traveling 50 miles or more from home.

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Related Concepts

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1. Harvest Festival: A celebration of the completion of the harvest, often including thanks for a bountiful crop.

2. Gratitude: A feeling of appreciation or thanks.

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Culture

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Thanksgiving is a holiday celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and of the preceding year. It is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November in the United States and on the second Monday in October in Canada. It is marked by a traditional meal, often including turkey, stuffing, cranberries, and pumpkin pie.

How to Memorize "thanksgiving"

1. visualize
   

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Thanks for the Giving' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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