adieu

noun

ə-ˈdü 

a-, 

-ˈdyü

plural adieus or adieux ə-ˈdüz 

a-, 

-ˈdyüz

: an expression of good wishes when someone leaves : goodbye

a heartfelt adieu

bid his teammates adieu

—often used interjectionally

Adieu, my friends!

Synonyms of adieu

• farewell

Examples of adieu in a Sentence

we bid our adieus and were off

Recent Examples on the Web

Without further adieu, here are the absolute best Nordstrom Anniversary deals for under $100. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 22 July 2026

The Atlanta Hawks did so Sunday by bidding adieu to the top pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. — John Hollinger, New York Times, 20 July 2026

As Carrie prepares to bid adieu to her longtime apartment with a luxurious dinner party, Samantha phones from her new home in London. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026

Choose from regular, petite, and tall options, then bid adieu to the tailor. — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French a deu, a dieu, literally, "to God"

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for adieu

• deux
• milieu

Kids Definition

adieu

noun

ə-ˈd(y)ü 

a-

plural adieus or adieux -ˈd(y)üz 

: farewell entry 2 sense 1

—often used interjectionally

Etymology

Middle English adieu "farewell," from early French adieu (same meaning), from a Dieu, literally "(I commit you) to God," from Latin Deus "God" — related to adios, deity