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 flip side • Congrats to the Florida State University band for being chosen to play in the 2027 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. — Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026

The iconic Peanuts character Snoopy is getting a new look for the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Upcoming bank holidays are Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. — John Tufts, IndyStar, 7 Sep. 2026

Upon his return to the team, Simmons started three games before fracturing his wrist in a game against the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1674, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Thanksgiving Day

• andromache
• bioassay
• cabriolet
• cercariae
• communique
• companionway
• compositae
• decussate
• examinee
• fabaceae
• glyphosate
• gramineae

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