thank-you

noun

ˈthaŋk-ˌyü 

: a polite expression of one's gratitude

Examples of thank-you in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

John should know enough to bring his own towel, at the very least, if not a thank-you gift. — Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026

Some descendant of Van Haltren needs to send those guys a thank-you note for making their great-great-grandpa famous again. — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

In one study, employees who received a simple thank-you from their manager felt more competent, more appreciated, and were more willing to help again. — Parul Somani, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Onstage, Saint Laurent gives a short thank-you speech in halting English. — Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

from the phrase thank you used in expressing gratitude

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for thank-you

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue

Kids Definition

thank-you

noun

ˈthaŋ-ˌkyü

: a polite expression of one's gratitude