: a polite expression of one's gratitude

Examples of thank-you in a Sentence

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But one mother took a more personal approach, sharing her daughter's heartfelt words in a thank-you card. Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025 After every job interview, make sure to follow up and send a thank-you note. Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 Snap president Ronan Harris transformed his leadership approach after his father challenged him to replace impersonal thank-you emails with handwritten notes and face-to-face recognition. Massimo Marioni, Fortune, 25 June 2025 Egerton posted a thank-you message and photo on Instagram showing what appeared to be an engagement ring and wedding band on her ring finger. Sophie Dodd, People.com, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for thank-you

Word History

Etymology

from the phrase thank you used in expressing gratitude

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of thank-you was in 1792

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“Thank-you.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thank-you. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

thank-you

noun
ˈthaŋ-ˌkyü
: a polite expression of one's gratitude
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