thank-you

noun

ˈthaŋk-ˌyü 

: a polite expression of one's gratitude

Examples of thank-you in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Brock Lesnar has officially announced his retirement from WWE and all other ventures on the Pat McAfee Show, with strong indications, including a thank-you from WWE CCO Triple H, confirming his career's end. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Onstage, Saint Laurent gives a short thank-you speech in halting English. — Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026

All four statues were a thank-you gift from Italy following the end of World War II. — News Desk, Artforum, 31 July 2026

Later, the market not only sent thank-you sandwich trays to the APD but also took part in a community day of gratitude for all first responders of that tragic event. — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

from the phrase thank you used in expressing gratitude

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for thank-you

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue

Kids Definition

thank-you

noun

ˈthaŋ-ˌkyü

: a polite expression of one's gratitude