goodbye
interjection
farewell (a conventional expression used at parting).
good-bye
-
a variation of
goodbye.
Example Sentences
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He knew the Lakers didn’t want him back, so he skipped out Tuesday before the team had a chance to say good-bye.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
"It's always sad to say good-bye to people who have contributed to our mission and to building this company," he wrote.
From Barron's ● May 20, 2026
“Now the time has come for me to say good-bye … to the game that gave me purpose and pride,” Anthony said in a videotaped message announcing his decision - one he called “bittersweet.”
From Washington Times ● May 22, 2023
He’s leaving France soon — and this good-bye, evidently, will not be a sad one.
From Seattle Times ● May 7, 2023
So it was that, late one night, without saying good-bye to wife or children, niece or housekeeper, the two adventurers left unnoticed.
From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios
