THANKSGIVING


Meaning of THANKSGIVING in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ thaŋ(k)s-ˈgi-viŋ also ]

ˈthaŋ(k)s-ˌ noun

Date: 1533

1. : the act of giving thanks

2. : a prayer expressing gratitude

3.

a. : a public acknowledgment or celebration of divine goodness

b. capitalized : Thanksgiving Day

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.