: a polite expression of one's gratitude

Examples of thank-you in a Sentence

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If someone takes the time to send a gift or attend your celebration, a thank-you note is most certainly in order. Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024 In one episode, Serena parks way too close to Ron, and in another Matt helps revive a coding patient but expects a big thank-you for his CPR efforts. Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2024 Larn helped raise the Mary Rose and was given the piece of rope as a thank-you gift. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024 The package, which was mailed from a Hawaii address, also included a handwritten thank-you note, according to a Raleigh Fire Department spokesperson. Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2024 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 11 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

thank-you

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

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