Friendsgiving

noun

Friends·​giv·​ing fren(d)z-ˈgi-viŋ How to pronounce Friendsgiving (audio)
 also  ˈfren(d)z-ˌgi-
plural Friendsgivings
US, informal
: a celebration or meal shared among friends on or near Thanksgiving Day
"Yes, I do celebrate Friendsgiving!" Brandon Foster happily declared.Hannah Kramer
Many Friendsgivings are held on the weekends before or after the fourth Thursday in November, so some brave souls go home for the traditional holiday and travel somewhere else for Friendsgiving.Pete Wells

Examples of Friendsgiving in a Sentence

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London shared her joy in hosting Friendsgiving for her Howard family, celebrating community and connection. Essence, 31 Oct. 2024 Donnelly is an actor and writer known for Players, Pretty Thing, Atlantis and Friendsgiving. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024 On Monica’s Menu (Best of Monica); Friendsgiving (Thanksgiving Episodes); Phoebe Buffay, AKA Regina Phalange (Best of Phoebe); and The One With The Celebrity Guest. Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Sep. 2024 Maybe you’ve been tasked with making the mashed potatoes for 20 at Friendsgiving. Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 11 Apr. 2024 Days after hosting their first Friendsgiving, Jesse and his boyfriend Joe spent the weekend decorating their first Christmas tree and getting excited for the upcoming holiday season. Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2024 Stause said while discussing her partnership with 21 Seeds Tequila for a Friendsgiving dinner. Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 5 Dec. 2023 Right after Halloween, Ashley Guerra started being inundated with invitations — for Friendsgiving, for holiday parties and for New Year’s Eve. Alyson Krueger, New York Times, 18 Nov. 2023 Though arranging the food itself might not be your top priority, choosing how to plate and present your finished dishes can make a big impact on your Friendsgiving party. Abby Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2023

Word History

Etymology

friends, plural of friend entry 1 + (thanks)giving

First Known Use

2007, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Friendsgiving was in 2007

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“Friendsgiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Friendsgiving. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

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