If you’re looking for a list of Thanksgiving related words, then you’re in the right place! Keep on reading for all of the words, expressions, and phrases related to Thanksgiving that you need to know.
Words associated with Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Related Words, Part 1
Check out these common Thanksgiving slang and idioms.
Turkey Day
A casual term for Thanksgiving Day.
Cold turkey
Stopping something suddenly. For example, smoking.
Count your blessings
To reflect on and appreciate the good things in your life.
A full plate
Having many tasks or responsibilities.
Easy as pie
Describes something that is very simple to do.
Stuffed as a turkey
Feeling very full after a big meal.
Food coma
The sleepiness you feel after a very big meal.
Gravy train
A situation where someone enjoys easy success or good fortune.
Turkey trot
A Thanksgiving long-distance run.
Wobble like a turkey
To stumble or stagger, often due to overindulgence.
Black Friday
The day after American Thanksgiving, where you can usually find the best shopping deals of the year.
Stuffed
Feeling very full after eating a lot of food. This is a common ocurrence on Thanksgiving!
Words Related to Thanksgiving, Part 2
Let’s get into some more Thanksgiving slang.
Talk turkey
To have a serious and honest conversation.
Gobble gobble
The sound a turkey makes. It is sometimes used to express enthusiasm.
Pass the gravy
Request for additional help or assistance.
Carve out a niche
To establish a unique and profitable position in a particular market or area.
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Food for thought
Something important to think about.
Cornucopia of blessings
An abundance of good things and opportunities.
Gobble up
To eat something very quickly.
Feast your eyes
To enjoy and appreciate the beauty or abundance of something.
Give thanks from the bottom of your heart
To express genuine gratitude and appreciation.
Baste in the glory
To revel in one’s achievements or success.
Tofurkey
Tofu + Turkey = Tofurkey. A fake turkey that is vegan.
Drumstick of destiny
An opportunity or chance that can lead to great success.
Sweet as pie
Extremely pleasant and delightful.
Leftovers
Food not eaten during the meal and saved for later. There are often a lot of leftovers after a big Thanksgiving feast, and some people, in fact, make extra food to have leftovers for the few days after the holidays.
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Top 20 Thanksgiving Words to Know
Here’s a list of the top 20 Thanksgiving vocabulary words with meanings:
- Turkey: a big bird often cooked for Thanksgiving dinner
- Stuffing: bread, herbs, and vegetables cooked inside or outside the turkey
- Gravy: a sauce made from meat juices
- Cranberry sauce: a sweet red sauce made from cranberries
- Mashed potatoes: soft potatoes mixed with butter and milk
- Pumpkin pie: a sweet dessert made with pumpkin
- Cornbread: bread made from cornmeal
- Feast: a large meal with lots of food
- Harvest: food collected from the farm in the fall
- Leftovers: food not eaten, saved for later
- Pilgrims: the first English settlers in America who celebrated the first Thanksgiving
- Native Americans: the first people who lived in America before settlers came
- Family: parents, children, and relatives together
- Tradition: a special custom repeated every year
- Parade: a public event with floats, music, and people walking or marching
- Football: a sport many people watch on Thanksgiving in the U.S.
- Gratitude: being thankful for what you have
- Autumn: the season of fall when Thanksgiving happens
- Recipe: instructions for cooking a dish
- Celebration: a special event to enjoy and be together
Thanksgiving Related Words: Join the Conversation
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