thanksgiving
//θæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ//
Forms
- Plural
- thanksgivings
Definitions
1.The expression of gratitude.
2.A short prayer said at meals; grace, a benediction.
3.A public celebration in acknowledgement of divine favour.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #3804
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Etymology
A proprialization from the common noun thanksgiving; by surface analysis, thanks + giving.