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

• farewell
• good-by

Examples of adieu in a Sentence

we bid our adieus and were off

Recent Examples on the Web

Such was the level of desperation and failure in Westwood and Blacksburg that UCLA said goodbye to DeShaun Foster after all of 15 games, and Virginia Tech bid adieu to Brent Pry after three-plus seasons. —Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025

So much so, fans were saddened to bid adieu to the sixth and final season (which was nominated for 18 Emmys, per Deadline) at the end of 2023. —Jessica Booth, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025

Looks like Daniel Tosh is bidding adieu to his swank High Sierra lifestyle. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025

Sundae Shoppe Mini Ice Cream Cones Every Labor Day party needs a sweet finish to match that of summer’s adieu, which is why these Mini Ice Cream Cones are such a hit with guests of all ages. —Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2025

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