thank-you
adjective
expressing one's gratitude or thanks.
thank-you
American
[thangk-yoo]
/ ˈθæŋkˌyu /
adjective
noun
thank you
British
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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“Guys, thank you for coming to my midlife crisis,” said Eric André, standing on a podium in front of the Colburn Orchestra in a black tuxedo with tails and wielding a baton.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
The kindness of other callers keeps him going with "that little thank you we get in the end" making him want to stay.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
VAR: No, sorry, this one and this one, thank you.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
You know, thank you for asking that, because I’ve been so caught up in preparing for this release — editing, color correcting, and all the logistics.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
He looked up at Barry with a thank you kind of look on his face.
From "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005" by Lauren Tarshis
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