Thai

1 of 2

noun

ˈtī 

plural Thai or Thais

1

: tai sense 2

2

a

: a native or inhabitant of Thailand

b

: one who is descended from a Thai

3

: the official language of Thailand

Thai

2 of 2

adjective

: of or relating to Thailand, its people, or their language or culture

Examples of Thai in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Aman Nai Lert Bangkok offers private Muay Thai training, cold plunges and hydrotherapy alongside a partnership with Hertitude Clinic, a medical wellness center offering health assessments and longevity programs. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026

After recently signing a carriage deal with Thai telco AIS, ReelShort announced at APOS this week a similar deal with Philippine telco Globe – as well as a content partnership with Korean studio Showbox. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 19 June 2026

Adjective

Try the Nutty and Nice (almost like a dessert) made with rye whiskey, cream sherry, coconut rum, Thai coffee, caramel, peanut punch foam, and some beautiful spices(can be made without peanuts)(can be made without peanuts). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026

Small but mighty, Thai chilis pack the heat with tiny red peppers that grow upright and get super-hot when mature. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1808, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1808, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing Thai

• pad Thai

Rhymes for Thai

• ai
• aye
• bae
• bi
• buy
• by
• bye
• chai
• chi
• cry
• die
• dry

Kids Definition

Thai

noun

ˈtī

1

: a person born or living in Thailand

2

: the official language of Thailand