Thanksgiving Day

noun

: a day appointed for giving thanks for divine goodness: such as
a
: the fourth Thursday in November observed as a legal holiday in the U.S.
b
: the second Monday in October observed as a legal holiday in Canada

Examples of Thanksgiving Day in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Academy Awards have long been a showcase for marketers, with the broadcast one of the few non-sports events to routinely rate among the most popular TV programs each year (the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is the other big one). Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2024 Two more accusers filed lawsuits on Thanksgiving Day. Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2024 After a 2017 Nissan Murano crashed into him and totaled his truck on Thanksgiving Day, the military veteran credited the Raptor with saving his life in an Instagram post, tagging #Ford and #FordPerformance. Detroit Free Press, 15 Feb. 2024 Most victims remain unidentified, but the Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, identified itself as a victim on Thanksgiving Day. Kevin Collier, NBC News, 2 Feb. 2024 Hunter proposed to the professional pickleball player on Thanksgiving Day. Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 12 Feb. 2024 Haddish was arrested the day after Thanksgiving after serving meals at L.A.’s Laugh Factory and performing a set at the historic comedy club on Thanksgiving Day. Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2024 After the two-day soft preview, Bogus Basin will close Monday through Wednesday, then reopen Thanksgiving Day for the four-day holiday weekend. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024 Here are Charlotte-area restaurants that are open to serve you on Thanksgiving Day 2022: Angeline’s Location: 303 S Church St, Charlotte, NC 28202 Angeline’s three-course Thanksgiving meal will be served family style, with part of the proceeds going to No Kid Hungry North Carolina. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1674, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Thanksgiving Day was in 1674

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“Thanksgiving Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Thanksgiving%20Day. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

Thanksgiving Day

noun
: a day for giving thanks for divine goodness: as
a
: the fourth Thursday in November observed as a legal holiday in the U.S.
b
: the second Monday in October observed as a legal holiday in Canada

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