thank-you

[thangk-yoo]

adjective

1. expressing one's gratitude or thanks.

   a thank-you note.

noun

1. an expression of thanks, as by saying “thank you”.

   I never got so much as a thank-you for helping him.

thank you

interjection

1. a conventional expression of gratitude

Word History and Origins

Origin of thank-you¹

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

Example Sentences

Taylor Swift gets a public thank-you note from George Michael’s estate after using his ‘Father Figure’ hook in her ‘Life of a Showgirl’ song of the same name.

From Los Angeles Times

On the eve of the release of her 12th album, Taylor Swift received a thank-you note from George Michael’s estate for including his work in her version of “Father Figure.”

From Los Angeles Times

Bargatze spoke to The Times about his hosting game plan, the importance of using the awards show as a platform to spotlight stand-up comedy and his genius plan to keep the winners’ thank-you speeches on Sunday mercifully short.

From Los Angeles Times

Spielberg’s own archives contribute some of the most personal touches: a whimsical clapper board shaped like shark teeth, a handwritten note from his secretary relaying news of the record-breaking opening weekend, a thank-you note from producer Richard Zanuck.

From Los Angeles Times

I owe them, at the very least, a thank-you note because I think that I could very easily have tipped over into opioid use.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• thanks