Pronunciation spelling of Thanksgiving.

(Canada) A holiday, originally to give thanks to God for the harvest, celebrated annually on the second Monday of October.

An expression of gratitude. / A short prayer said at meals; grace, a benediction. / A public celebration in acknowledgement of divine favour.

(Canada, US) Thanksgiving Day, celebrated on the second Monday of October in Canada, and on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States.

(US, Canada) The greeting said near the holiday Thanksgiving.

(chiefly non-US) Thanksgiving Day, an American holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.

plural of thanksgiving

(derogatory) Synonym of American Thanksgiving

(US) Synonym of Thanksgiving Day (the U.S. Thanksgivings Day)

plural of Thanksgiving Day