Friendsgiving

noun

Friends·giv·ing fren(d)z-ˈgi-viŋ

also ˈfren(d)z-ˌgi-

plural Friendsgivings

US, informal

: a celebration or meal shared among friends on or near Thanksgiving Day

"Yes, I do celebrate Friendsgiving!" Brandon Foster happily declared.—

Hannah Kramer

Many Friendsgivings are held on the weekends before or after the fourth Thursday in November, so some brave souls go home for the traditional holiday and travel somewhere else for Friendsgiving.—

Pete Wells

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One not as familiar with her devoted following might be shocked to hear that tickets for the Friendsgiving dinner sold out in 89 seconds. —

Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 This might be a good year to start an annual Friendsgiving party. —

Essence, 1 Nov. 2024 London shared her joy in hosting Friendsgiving for her Howard family, celebrating community and connection. —

Essence, 31 Oct. 2024 Donnelly is an actor and writer known for Players, Pretty Thing, Atlantis and Friendsgiving. —

Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024 On Monica’s Menu (Best of Monica); Friendsgiving (Thanksgiving Episodes); Phoebe Buffay, AKA Regina Phalange (Best of Phoebe); and The One With The Celebrity Guest. —

Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Sep. 2024 Maybe you’ve been tasked with making the mashed potatoes for 20 at Friendsgiving. —

Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 11 Apr. 2024 Days after hosting their first Friendsgiving, Jesse and his boyfriend Joe spent the weekend decorating their first Christmas tree and getting excited for the upcoming holiday season. —

Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2024 Stause said while discussing her partnership with 21 Seeds Tequila for a Friendsgiving dinner. —

Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 5 Dec. 2023