Friends·giv·ing
| \ fren(d)z-ˈgi-viŋ
also ˈfren(d)z-ˌgi- \
also ˈfren(d)z-ˌgi- \
plural Friendsgivings
Definition of Friendsgiving
US, informal
: a celebration or meal shared among friends on or near Thanksgiving Day
"Yes, I do celebrate Friendsgiving!" Brandon Foster happily declared.— Hannah Kramer Many Friendsgivings are held on the weekends before or after the fourth Thursday in November, so some brave souls go home for the traditional holiday and travel somewhere else for Friendsgiving.— Pete Wells
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Where Does 'Friendsgiving' Come From?
Escape your family and celebrate with friends
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“Friendsgiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Friendsgiving. Accessed 2 Mar. 2021.
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