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

This year, Macy’s stages its 100th Thanksgiving Day Parade, and also steps up its Mission Every One charitable initiative supporting Ronald McDonald House, Blue Star Families and Foster Love. — David Moin, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

While many travelers prefer to arrive before the holiday, experts say flying on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day can mean lower demand and lower ticket prices. — Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

On Thanksgiving Day, 1923, Capra married an actress named Helen Howell. — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026

Some were designed to become annual traditions, such as the Tournament of Roses parade, the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting and the reigning champion of NBC’s holiday specials, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1674, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Thanksgiving Day

• andromache
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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