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单词 thanksgiving
释义

thanksgiving

noun

thanks·​giv·​ing thaŋ(k)s-ˈgi-viŋ How to pronounce thanksgiving (audio)
also
ˈthaŋ(k)s-ˌgi- How to pronounce thanksgiving (audio)
1
a
capitalized : thanksgiving day
b
: a public acknowledgment or celebration of divine goodness
2
: the act of giving thanks
3
: a prayer expressing gratitude

Example Sentences

They sang a hymn of thanksgiving.
Recent Examples on the Web In addition to the pop concert on Saturday, the royals attended Trooping the Colour, a service of thanksgiving at St. Paul's Cathedral, and the Derby horse race. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com, 7 June 2022 Friday highlights include a Pride thanksgiving service and a street dance with a DJ. Shanti Lerner, The Arizona Republic, 8 June 2022 After appearing Thursday on the balcony at Buckingham Palace and lighting a beacon to celebrate 70 years on the throne, the queen skipped a thanksgiving service Friday at St. Paul’s Cathedral. Mark Landler, BostonGlobe.com, 4 June 2022 Friday, June 3: The main event is a thanksgiving service paying tribute to the Queen's lengthy reign at St Paul's Cathedral, with family members in attendance. Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 2 June 2022 When Queen Victoria reached her Diamond Jubilee (60 years) in 1897, there was a grand procession in London and a church service of thanksgiving at St. Paul’s Cathedral. William Booth, Washington Post, 2 June 2022 Friday, June 3 On Friday morning, the royals will gather for a national service of thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral. Liam Hess, Vogue, 2 June 2022 The Week, Harry and Meghan will likely attend the service of thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral on Friday and a concert at Buckingham Palace on Saturday. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2022 There will be the traditional Trooping of the Colour and service of thanksgiving in addition to a gala concert featuring a host of celebrity names. Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 26 May 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

thanksgiving

noun

thanks·​giv·​ing thaŋks-ˈgi-viŋ How to pronounce thanksgiving (audio)
1
capitalized : thanksgiving day
2
: a prayer or an expression of gratitude

thanksgiving

plural noun

as in gratitude
the act or an instance of expressing gratitude They spent the day sharing messages of thanksgiving.

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • gratitude
  • thankfulness
  • gratefulness
  • appreciation
  • thanks
  • appreciativeness
  • indebtedness
  • gratification
  • tribute
  • satisfaction
  • recognition
  • acknowledgment
  • acknowledgement

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • ingratitude
  • ungratefulness
  • thanklessness
  • unappreciation
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