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Turkey Dinner

/ˈtɜr.ki ˈdɪn.ər/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A meal featuring turkey as the main dish, typically served during festive occasions such as Thanksgiving.

    "Every year, our family gathers to enjoy a traditional turkey dinner on Thanksgiving."
  2. 2

    A specific meal that includes various side dishes served alongside turkey.

    "The turkey dinner was complemented by mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie."

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The term 'turkey' originates from the Middle English word 'turke', which referred to the bird brought to Europe from the Americas in the 16th century. 'Dinner' comes from the Old French 'diner', meaning 'to dine' or 'to have dinner', which evolved in English to denote the main meal of the day.

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