Thai

[ tahy ]

adjective

1. Formerly Siamese. of or relating to Thailand, its people, or their language.

noun

, plural Thais (especially collectively) Thai

1. Also called Thai·land·er [tahy, -lan-der, -l, uh, n-]. a native or or inhabitant of Thailand, or a person of Thai descent.
2. the language of Thailand, a member of the Tai group of languages.

Thai

/ taɪ /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Thailand, its people, or their language

noun

1. ThaisThai a native or inhabitant of Thailand
2. the language of Thailand, sometimes classified as belonging to the Sino-Tibetan family

Word History and Origins

Origin of Thai¹

First recorded in 1800–10; from Thai; literally, “free,” a self-designation

Example Sentences

Police say Sararat, dubbed Am Cyanide by Thai media, had a gambling addiction and targeted friends she owed money to, then stole their jewellery and valuables.

From BBC

Red Lobster’s top shareholder, Thai Union, a producer of seafood-based products, took advantage of the promotion, ultimately costing Red Lobster a whopping $11 million.

From Salon

Those concerns have now cast a shadow over what was marketed as one of the biggest Thai dramas of the year.

From BBC

Thai authorities have also become stricter in catching illegal migrants, and many are now facing deportation if caught.

From BBC

Yang has been known to portray the iceberg that sank the Titanic or the adorable Thai pygmy hippopotamus Moo Deng.

From Salon