thanksgiving
noun
thanks·giv·ing
thaŋ(k)s-ˈgi-viŋ 
also
ˈthaŋ(k)s-ˌgi-
1
a
capitalized
: thanksgiving day
b
: a public acknowledgment or celebration of divine goodness
2
: the act of giving thanks
3
: a prayer expressing gratitude
Examples of thanksgiving in a Sentence
They sang a hymn of thanksgiving.
Recent Examples on the Web
During the ceremony at St. Giles’ Cathedral—known as a national service of thanksgiving—Charles received a dazzling crown and scepter, which form part of the Honours of Scotland.
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Justin Ray, Robb Report, 5 July 2023
For a service of thanksgiving marking Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee, Anne wore a brilliant gold brooch with a cascade of gems as well as a pearl choker and diamond and pearl earrings.
—Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, 23 June 2023
At a national service of thanksgiving in the Queen's honor at St. Paul's Cathedral, Meghan wore a Dior stone white trench coat and skirt and a matching wide-brimmed Dior hat designed by Stephen Jones.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 19 June 2023
Go with a traditional prayer of thanksgiving for a familiar choice or go for something more unique.
—Jorie Nicole McDonald, Southern Living, 7 June 2023
More than 3,000 events are listed on the official coronation website, ranging from parades and fireworks displays to services of thanksgiving and concerts.
—Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Online, 7 May 2023
Ramadan is a period of thanksgiving and shared meals, but the festivities have been overshadowed by the economic crisis.
—Sophia Saifi, CNN, 19 Apr. 2023
That the thanksgiving sacrifice is a type of peace offering is of great import: When acknowledging God, the human being achieves a level of inner peace.
—Rabbi Avi Weiss, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2023
The Good News: Doing good for others should be a natural part of our thanksgiving for God.
—Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 30 Sep. 2022
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Justin Ray, Robb Report, 5 July 2023
For a service of thanksgiving marking Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee, Anne wore a brilliant gold brooch with a cascade of gems as well as a pearl choker and diamond and pearl earrings.
—Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, 23 June 2023
At a national service of thanksgiving in the Queen's honor at St. Paul's Cathedral, Meghan wore a Dior stone white trench coat and skirt and a matching wide-brimmed Dior hat designed by Stephen Jones.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 19 June 2023
Go with a traditional prayer of thanksgiving for a familiar choice or go for something more unique.
—Jorie Nicole McDonald, Southern Living, 7 June 2023
More than 3,000 events are listed on the official coronation website, ranging from parades and fireworks displays to services of thanksgiving and concerts.
—Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Online, 7 May 2023
Ramadan is a period of thanksgiving and shared meals, but the festivities have been overshadowed by the economic crisis.
—Sophia Saifi, CNN, 19 Apr. 2023
That the thanksgiving sacrifice is a type of peace offering is of great import: When acknowledging God, the human being achieves a level of inner peace.
—Rabbi Avi Weiss, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2023
The Good News: Doing good for others should be a natural part of our thanksgiving for God.
—Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 30 Sep. 2022
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Word History
First Known Use
1533, in the meaning defined at sense 2
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