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

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

"Luke Riley? Yeah that's who I'm here to watch as well. My little cousin there, he's 11, he does Muay Thai and worships him," one fan says to another.

From BBC

The Pizza Port Brewing Company and Pizzeria Luigi both have meat and vegan pies, and there are also two Thai restaurants nearby, Aroma Thai and Siam Imperial Kitchen.

From Los Angeles Times