thank-you
adjective
expressing one's gratitude or thanks.
thank-you
American
[thangk-yoo]
/ ˈθæŋkˌju /
adjective
noun
thank-yous
plural
thank you
British
interjection
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
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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"I'm safe, thank you everyone for your concern. But my phone and all my belongings burned... My mind is truly not okay right now," Tik wrote in a Facebook post.
From BBC • Jul. 13, 2026
"I missed you so much, and thank you for all coming."
From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026
"Good, thank you," replied Trump, a tycoon before becoming president who famously hosted the TV show "The Apprentice" with its catchphrase "You're fired!"
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
So from the bottom of my heart, I just want to say thank you to them.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
Sam and Anastasia both said "No, thank you" and giggled.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
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