thanksgiving
noun
thanks·giv·ing thaŋ(k)s-ˈgi-viŋ 
also
ˈthaŋ(k)s-ˌgi- 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
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
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