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

Among the other games Prescott is expected to miss are a Nov. 18 Lone Star State battle with the Texans on Monday Night Football and a Thanksgiving Day date with the Giants on Fox. —Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2024

The film opens with a Thanksgiving Day scene before Dorothy eases on down the yellow brick road. —Jamila Robinson, Bon Appétit, 5 Nov. 2024

Table & Twine is taking orders until Nov. 26 for pickup (at 2600 Youngblood St.) and delivery throughout Charlotte. Mimosa Grill in Uptown is hosting a Thanksgiving Day buffet from 11am-4pm for $55 for adults and $25 for children. —Laura Barrero, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which means so is the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. —Lauren Huff, EW.com, 2 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1674, in the meaning defined above

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