turkey day

turkey day — 名詞

1. an informal American name for Thanksgiving, the national holiday in November whe

1.名詞B1
釋義

感恩節

美國十一月家庭團聚的節日

an informal American name for Thanksgiving, the national holiday in November when families gather to eat a large meal together, traditionally with a roast turkey as the main dish

例句

Chidi invited us to his place for Turkey Day; his parents love hosting big crowds.

Chidi 邀請我們去他家過感恩節，因為他爸媽很喜歡招待一大群人。

informal proper noun: 'Turkey Day' replaces 'Thanksgiving'

Sumin books her flight home early to avoid missing Turkey Day with her Ohio relatives.

Sumin 提前訂好回家的機票，以免錯過和俄亥俄親友一起過的感恩節。

collocation: 'for Turkey Day' showing holiday planning

同義詞

用法筆記

Used in casual conversation among Americans; the formal name 'Thanksgiving' is preferred in writing and official contexts.

常見錯誤

❌I am going to Turkey Day dinner.
✅I am going to a Turkey Day dinner.
💡'Turkey Day' is not part of a compound noun here; use an article when attaching it to another noun.