thanksgiving
- 01 B1 Intermediate
the period of several days including the holiday when people often travel or have time off.
the extended holiday period or long weekend surrounding Thanksgiving Day.
Simple“Traffic is always very heavy during Thanksgiving because so many people travel home.”
In context“The airports were crowded throughout Thanksgiving as millions of passengers attempted to reach their families before the Thursday feast.”
Synonymsholiday weekend - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
the act of saying thank you or showing that you are grateful.
the formal expression of gratitude, especially to a deity or as a public acknowledgement of favour.
Simple“The community held a special service of thanksgiving after the harvest was finished.”
In context“The ceremony concluded with a formal thanksgiving for the peace treaty, attended by representatives from all participating nations.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
a short prayer said before eating a meal to give thanks.
a brief prayer of thanks offered before a meal.
Simple“The family paused for a moment of thanksgiving before they started their dinner.”
In context“In many traditional households, the eldest member of the family leads the thanksgiving before the evening meal is served.”
From thanks + giving.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.