variants
or good-bye
or less commonly goodby
or good-by
1
: a concluding remark or gesture at parting
—often used interjectionally
2
: a taking of leave
a tearful goodbye
Examples of goodbye in a Sentence
said our good-byes and headed for home
Recent Examples on the Web
While some staff members say goodbye, more effective (and familiar) ones are brought in to help Richie tighten the ship.
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
In many ways, the 10-episode season felt like a long goodbye for Carmy.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 27 June 2025
After about 15 minutes Jack, then 39, said goodbye and returned to his friends.
—Liz McNeil, People.com, 25 June 2025
The two shared a heartfelt goodbye, with Georgiou asking Fields to reconnect outside of the villa.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 18 June 2025
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
In many ways, the 10-episode season felt like a long goodbye for Carmy.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 27 June 2025
After about 15 minutes Jack, then 39, said goodbye and returned to his friends.
—Liz McNeil, People.com, 25 June 2025
The two shared a heartfelt goodbye, with Georgiou asking Fields to reconnect outside of the villa.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 18 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for goodbye
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“Goodbye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goodbye. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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