thank-you

[ thangk-yoo ]

/ ˈθæŋkˌyu /

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adjective

expressing one's gratitude or thanks: a thank-you note.

noun

an expression of thanks, as by saying “thank you”: I never got so much as a thank-you for helping him.

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Origin of thank-you

1785–95 for def. 2; noun and adj. use of verb phrase thank you

How to use thank-you in a sentence

Heinold's First and Last Chance, Oakland (Jack London, Taft) You can thank Johnny Heinold for your favorite Jack London book.
The Bars That Made America Great|Nina Strochlic|December 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Then the sun went down and the anger came back as a “Thank You NYPD” rally traded insults with counter-protestors.
NYC’s Garner Protesters vs. Pro-Cop Protesters|Jacob Siegel|December 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Enforcement of U.S Code, Title VII, Chapter 25A “Export Standards for Grapes and Plums” remains fully funded, thank goodness.
Congress’ Gift That Keeps on Giving|P. J. O’Rourke|December 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“I want to thank support from the Vatican, especially Pope Francis,” he said in a televised statement.
The Pope's Diplomatic Miracle: Ending the U.S.-Cuba Cold War|Barbie Latza Nadeau|December 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST

However you decide to vote in the end, I thank those who continue to give us leverage to improve the bill.
Nancy Pelosi Plays Hardball On Cromnibus|Ben Jacobs|December 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
"I most humbly thank your lordship," replied the butler with an air of profound gratitude, as he chuckled in his sleeve.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3)|Charles James Wills
And under these conditions we have already, thank God, baptized four of them.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
I hope the French Government will recognize this dashing stroke of d'Amade's by something more solid than a thank you.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I|Ian Hamilton
I thank you, General, but General Blair has just done me the great honor of appointing me on his staff.
The Courier of the Ozarks|Byron A. Dunn
Thank you for nothing, Reginald; however, I shall certainly take a dip in the lucky-bag at the Castle.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3)|Charles James Wills

British Dictionary definitions for thank-you

thank you

interjection, noun

a conventional expression of gratitude

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