thanksgiving
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thanks·giv·ing

noun \thaŋ(k)s-ˈgi-viŋ also ˈthaŋ(k)s-ˌ\

Definition of THANKSGIVING

1
: the act of giving thanks
2
: a prayer expressing gratitude
3
a : a public acknowledgment or celebration of divine goodness
b capitalized : thanksgiving day

Examples of THANKSGIVING

  1. They sang a hymn of thanksgiving.

First Known Use of THANKSGIVING

1533

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