Advertisement

Advertisement

thanksgiver

[thangks-giv-er]

noun

  1. a person who gives thanks.



Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of thanksgiver1

1615–25; thank + -s 3 + giver ( def. )

Advertisement

Discover More

When To Use

does thanksgiver mean?

A thanksgiver is someone who engages in thanksgiving—the act of expressing or feeling thankfulness.In other words, a thanksgiver is someone who gives thanks (expresses gratitude) for what they’re grateful for.The word thanksgiving is often used in a religious context. For example, a prayer of thanksgiving involves praying to express gratitude for the blessings in one’s life. Thanksgiver can also be used in this context.Still, thanksgiver is very rarely used. It’s much more common to say that someone is giving thanks or to describe them as thankful or grateful.Example: We should all be thanksgivers for the blessings that we have.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


thanksthanksgiving