Turkey Day

noun

Examples of Turkey Day in a Sentence

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After a clash with the Eagles on Turkey Day, the Cowboys will get a long break before playing the following Monday night in Seattle against the reigning Super Bowl champion Seahawks. Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026 The Lions and Bears have met 20 times on Thanksgiving, and last faced off on Turkey Day in 2024, with Detroit holding on for a 23-20 win. Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 14 May 2026 On Thanksgiving 2019, Ripa posted a Turkey Day throwback from 2011. Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026 While folks across the country go all out for pumpkin pie on Turkey Day, Southerners love to substitute with its regional cousin the sweet potato pie. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Turkey Day

Word History

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Turkey Day was in 1868

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“Turkey Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Turkey%20Day. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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