English Online Dictionary. What means thanksgiving? What does thanksgiving mean?
English
Etymology
From thanks + giving.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/, /ˈθæŋksˌɡɪv.ɪŋ/
- Hyphenation: thanks‧giv‧ing
Noun
thanksgiving (countable and uncountable, plural thanksgivings)
- The expression of gratitude.
- A short prayer said at meals; grace, a benediction.
- A public celebration in acknowledgement of divine favour.