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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Maybe Mr. Pelley should receive a thank-you note from the Ellison family, investors Larry and David, who’ve been trying to steer the deal through.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
So I wrote her a thank-you for saying yes/stalker-level fan email.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
"It's been such a big influx of messages and comments, but if I could say thank you to everyone, then this is my thank-you."
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Hilton may well be sending his opponent a thank-you note and a bottle of bubbly for that performance.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
Even more confusing was his reaction to my thank-you for the bracelet.
From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman
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