Turkey Day

noun

Examples of Turkey Day in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For beginners, there’s events like the Turkey Day Run in Tropical Park and the annual ZooRun 5K at ZooMiami. Priscilla Blossom, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 Mina says the couple used Turkey Day as a test run for how to handle the situation. Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 9 Jan. 2024 Jason Mewes Enjoys First Thanksgiving as Family of 4 In November, the proud dad shared a glimpse into his baby son's first Turkey Day — which included some quality Mewes family time in the pool! Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 27 Dec. 2023 But after Turkey Day has come and gone, pie season stays. Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2023 On Saturday, the Pioneer Woman star's daughters, Alex, 26, and Paige, 23, shared Instagram posts featuring the fun Turkey Day festivities on the Drummond’s Pawhuska, Okla., ranch. Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 27 Nov. 2023 Somewhere between watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade and passing the cranberry sauce, consumers managed to spend $5.6 billion in online purchases on Turkey Day, up 5.5% from the year-ago figure, according to data from Adobe Analytics. Elizabeth Napolitano, CBS News, 24 Nov. 2023 Practicing proper food storage in the days leading up to Turkey Day and cooking the meal with food safety in mind are two ways to help avoid any digestive woes—but safe food practices don’t end when the meal does. Korin Miller, Health, 24 Nov. 2023 But even gentle movement can help alleviate Turkey Day bloat and encourage digestion, says Dr. David Cangemi, a gastroenterologist at the Mayo Clinic’s Jacksonville, Fla., campus. Jen Murphy, WSJ, 23 Nov. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Turkey Day was in 1870

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“Turkey Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Turkey%20Day. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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