thanks

British  

/ θæŋks /

plural noun

1. an expression of appreciation or gratitude or an acknowledgment of services or favours given

2. because of

   thanks to him we lost the match

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interjection

1. informal an exclamation expressing acknowledgment, gratitude, or appreciation

Explanation

Thanks means gratitude or recognition in response to someone acting in a kind or generous way. If your favorite teacher retires, you might throw a big party for her as a way of giving thanks. Thanks is also common shorthand for "thank you," so you can say, "Thanks for helping me shovel snow this morning" or "No thanks, I'm not a fan of fudge." You may hear it used sarcastically, too: "Thanks a lot for pulling my chair out from under me." And thanks to means "as a result of" or "with the help of." Thanks to your good study habits, you're learning a lot of new vocabulary words!

Example Sentences

Disclosure of paid political content by social media creators is required in California thanks to a law passed in 2023.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Yet even in an area where luxury abounds and size really does matter, the Fosters’ property stands out as a true gem, thanks to the awe-inspiring features that are found inside and out.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Like Trump, he comes into politics with wide name recognition, thanks to his time on reality TV.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Shares had soared 53% in 2026 thanks to surging demand for the analog semiconductors used in various consumer and industrial applications.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

“Look at this mess! The maid took work at the munitions factory in High Wycombe—the thanks I get for hiring her!”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

Related Words

• gratitude
• recognition