thank-you

noun

ˈthaŋk-ˌyü 

: a polite expression of one's gratitude

Examples of thank-you in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Foley ended his message to fans with a thank-you to the cast and crew. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 8 July 2026

The next day, the men found her, arriving at the bookshop carrying Saudi Arabian dates for her as a thank-you. — Emily Harter, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026

Contributors will be invited to a thank-you gala planned for a future date. — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 17 June 2026

Just ahead of the Juneteenth public opening of the Obama Presidential Center, former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama gathered nearly 500 supporters and contributors to the campus for a thank-you celebration on Tuesday. — Chicago Tribune, 17 June 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