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

When Thanksgiving Day arrived, Shannon tried calling repeatedly, but no one answered. —Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025

Flying on Thanksgiving Day itself, or a day or two off from when everyone else is traveling, makes a huge difference. —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 Oct. 2025

Last year, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade drew 61% co-viewing – the most of any NBC show in 2024 — while Christmas in Rockefeller Center earned 48%, according to the network and Nielsen. —Denise Petski, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025

This recipe makes 32 rolls and after baking they can be stored in a zip-top bag in the freezer until Thanksgiving Day. —Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1674, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Thanksgiving Day

• andromache
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• companionway
• compositae
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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