Thanksgiving Definition & Meaning

thanksgiving
noun
  1. fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
  2. a short prayer of thanks before a meal; "their youngest son said grace"

"Thanksgiving" in song lyrics

See how thanksgiving is used in real songs:

  • "Chickenheads is runnin they words just like Thanksgiving"
    The Boss Hog Barbarians — Hog Hop
  • "You can playa-hate me but I'm living like it's Thanksgiving"
    Celly Cel — Round 2 (Intro)
  • "Plus you celebrating Thanksgiving?"
    Cilvaringz f/ Michele van der Aa, RZA — Elephant Juice

Usage tips for "thanksgiving"

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