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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"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
With all due respect to the Knot, which provides lots of helpful information for couples getting married, knowing the general recommended timing for a thank-you card does not really help you, the gift giver.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
She posted a simple question, and her thank-you to the first person who answered was misconstrued as sarcastic.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026
She says everything in this hug—every thank-you, every I-love-you, every apology.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
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