thanksgiving
/ˌθæŋksˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: thanksgivings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The expression of gratitude.
Noun
Examples
Now the happy king laid the forehead of thankſgiving upon the duſt of gratitude; he opened the doors of his wealth to the four winds, and enriched the world, at once, with his munificence.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A short prayer said at meals; grace, a benediction.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “thanksgiving” mean?
The expression of gratitude.
Is “thanksgiving” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.