thank-you
Americanadjective
noun
interjection
Etymology
Origin of thank-you
1785–95 thank-you for def. 2; noun and adj. use of verb phrase thank you
Example Sentences
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They’re the core values of a real Midwesterner, who doesn’t leave a store, restaurant or party without a hearty thank-you and a smile.
From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026
The eyewear makers all received thank-you letters from the president, recalled Karine Pelissard, who has spent 30 years in the trade.
From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026
The exhibit includes a thank-you note from Ms. Gentry to Rick Hall.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025
He said the operation was financed by donors, and not by the US government: "We've never had a thank-you note from the US government, let alone a dollar."
From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025
“The animals are out, and I found you a boat. This is when a thank-you would be in order.”
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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