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
Voice like a warm porchlight left on for wanderers who kissed goodbye too soon or stayed too long.
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Alex Abramovich, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
The most notable example in recent years is Cecily Strong, who also said goodbye in the Christmas episode to much onstage fanfare back in 2022.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Dec. 2025
Like those moments, Yang’s goodbye allowed the show to slow down and acknowledge what was being lost — not just a cast member, but an era.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 21 Dec. 2025
Mears says before Steves came in, she had been told to plan a goodbye party.
—Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 21 Dec. 2025
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Alex Abramovich, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
The most notable example in recent years is Cecily Strong, who also said goodbye in the Christmas episode to much onstage fanfare back in 2022.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Dec. 2025
Like those moments, Yang’s goodbye allowed the show to slow down and acknowledge what was being lost — not just a cast member, but an era.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 21 Dec. 2025
Mears says before Steves came in, she had been told to plan a goodbye party.
—Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 21 Dec. 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 24 Dec. 2025.
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