Thanksgiving Words
Thanksgiving words grouped by the dinner menu, desserts, history, traditions and gratitude, ready for place cards, gratitude journals, classroom spelling and homemade games. The adjective and verb lists at the end are useful for "what I am thankful for" writing prompts.
Thanksgiving dinner
Make a word search from these- turkey
- stuffing
- dressing
- gravy
- mashed potatoes
- sweet potatoes
- yams
- cranberry sauce
- green beans
- green bean casserole
- corn
- cornbread
- dinner rolls
- biscuits
- butter
- squash
- brussels sprouts
- carrots
- peas
- salad
- ham
- drumstick
- wishbone
- giblets
- roast
Desserts & drinks
Make a word search from these- pumpkin pie
- pecan pie
- apple pie
- sweet potato pie
- whipped cream
- ice cream
- pie crust
- cobbler
- cheesecake
- apple cider
- coffee
- tea
- nutmeg
- cinnamon
- allspice
- vanilla
Table & kitchen
Make a word search from these- table
- tablecloth
- napkin
- centerpiece
- cornucopia
- candles
- place card
- platter
- gravy boat
- carving knife
- oven
- roasting pan
- recipe
- apron
- leftovers
- kids table
Thanksgiving history
Make a word search from these- Pilgrims
- Wampanoag
- Massasoit
- Tisquantum
- Mayflower
- Plymouth
- colony
- settlers
- harvest feast
- voyage
- Atlantic
- Abraham Lincoln
- Sarah Josepha Hale
- proclamation
- history
Traditions & fall fun
Make a word search from these- parade
- football
- family
- friends
- guests
- neighbors
- reunion
- travel
- tradition
- November
- Thursday
- autumn
- leaves
- acorn
- pumpkin
- hayride
- turkey trot
- nap
- quality time
- volunteer
- food drive
Gratitude words
Make a word search from these- thankful
- grateful
- gratitude
- blessing
- thanks
- appreciate
- kindness
- generosity
- abundance
- giving
- hope
- love
- joy
- peace
- gracious
- unity
- welcome
Thanksgiving adjectives
Make a word search from these- delicious
- savory
- golden
- buttery
- flaky
- juicy
- warm
- cozy
- festive
- stuffed
- hearty
- homemade
- plentiful
- yummy
- zesty
- crisp
- humble
- merry
- lively
- overflowing
Thanksgiving verbs
Make a word search from these- gather
- share
- give
- thank
- feast
- bake
- baste
- carve
- stir
- pass
- serve
- taste
- eat
- gobble
- celebrate
- reflect
- invite
- visit
- knead