An expression of gratitude. / A short prayer said at meals; grace, a benediction. / A public celebration in acknowledgement of divine favour.

(Canada, US) Thanksgiving Day, celebrated on the second Monday of October in Canada, and on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States.

plural of thanksgiving

One who gives thanks, or acknowledges a kindness.

plural of thanksgiver

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of thanksgive

(obsolete, rare) To give or dedicate as a token of thanks.

(chiefly non-Canada) Thanksgiving Day, a Canadian holiday celebrated on the second Monday of October.

(US, Canada) The greeting said near the holiday Thanksgiving.

(Canada) A holiday, originally to give thanks to God for the harvest, celebrated annually on the second Monday of October.