: a polite expression of one's gratitude

Examples of thank-you in a Sentence

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In lieu of a thank-you, Michael waits until his benefactor’s guard is down, assaults him, then steals his watch and pawns it. Damon Wise, Deadline, 17 May 2025 The film's popularity has not escaped the attention of Coogler, who penned a thank-you note to fans after the movie topped the box office during its opening weekend. Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 13 May 2025 After the meeting, regardless of the outcome, follow up with a short thank-you note. Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025 For her 30th birthday on Nov. 3, 2024, Mai released three new tracks as a thank-you to fans. Oumou Fofana, Essence, 5 May 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 29 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

thank-you

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