thanksgiving
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Definition
Thanksgiving is a holiday celebrated mainly in the United States and Canada, when people gather with family or friends, share a special meal, and give thanks. It can also mean the act of expressing gratitude.
Usage & Nuances
Most often, capitalized 'Thanksgiving' refers to the holiday; lowercase 'thanksgiving' can mean gratitude in a more formal or literary way. Common collocations include 'Thanksgiving dinner', 'Thanksgiving break', and 'Happy Thanksgiving'.
Example Sentences
After Thanksgiving, stores start pushing their holiday sales hard.
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We eat turkey on Thanksgiving.
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My family gets together for Thanksgiving every year.
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She is traveling home for Thanksgiving.
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Are you staying here for Thanksgiving, or going to your parents' place?
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We're hosting Thanksgiving this year, so the house is going to be full.
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