Turkey Day

noun

Examples of Turkey Day in a Sentence

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On Turkey Day, break a sweat at the Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon and 5K, or cheer from the sidelines with a coffee in hand. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025 The deals range from hosting essentials like turkey dinner plates and a cornucopia centerpiece ideal for Turkey Day to decor pieces like a woven pumpkin and gingham tea towels to display the entire season. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025 The savings roll out in ALDI stores nationwide through December 24, so your meal planning can extend even beyond Turkey Day. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025 To some newer residents, the vacant lot may be better recognized as the turnaround point for Boise’s Turkey Day 5K race on Thanksgiving. Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 26 June 2025 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 1 Nov. 2025.

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