FYI

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abbreviation

for your information
"… And just FYI, my own days on the Chester's Mill PD are over."Stephen King
(FYI, everyone who is anyone is sitting in the Grill Room for lunch, not the more formal Pool Room.)Entertainment Weekly

FYI

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noun

plural FYIs
: a usually brief statement or communication that is intended to advise or warn someone
Just an FYI, the district office will be closed Monday …BettyLou DeCroce

Examples of FYI in a Sentence

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Noun
This appears to be the original theatrical edition and not one of the alternate versions later released, FYI. Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 27 May 2026 The fabric is lightweight and comfortable without appearing flimsy, and the wide-leg pants move beautifully while walking (and look great with a bandeau, FYI). Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026 However, compostable products can’t necessarily be tossed into your basic, countertop compost bins(which are effectively glorified food scrap containers, FYI). Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026 Usually, the email is an FYI – a confirmation or quick notification. Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for FYI

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1986, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of FYI was in 1986

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“FYI.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/FYI. Accessed 29 May. 2026.

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