goodbye

American  

[good-bahy] / ˌgʊdˈbaɪ /

Sometimes goodby, or good-bye

interjection

1. farewell (a conventional expression used at parting).

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noun

plural

goodbyes

1. a farewell.

goodbye British  

/ ˌɡʊdˈbaɪ /

1. farewell: a conventional expression used at leave-taking or parting with people and at the loss or rejection of things or ideas

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noun

1. a leave-taking; parting

   they prolonged their goodbyes for a few more minutes

2. a farewell

   they said goodbyes to each other

Etymology

Origin of goodbye

First recorded in 1565–75; contraction of God be with ye

Example Sentences

But emails released by the US Department for Justice provide more details of how, instead of a sombre goodbye, Andrew was the star guest at a lively gathering of celebrities at Epstein's multi-million Manhattan townhouse.

From BBC

But alas, Minute Maid is saying goodbye to all that, and thanks for the memories.

From Salon

But she indicated that she was very ready to say goodbye to Brat summer.

From BBC

"Saying goodbye to her is something I'm going to have to do on my own."

From Literature

Another regrettably late discovery, because when we said goodbye, I was certain this was the end of our acquaintance.

From Literature

Related Words

• adieu
• bye-bye