thank-you

[ thangk-yoo ]

adjective

1. expressing one's gratitude or thanks:

   a thank-you note.

noun

1. an expression of thanks, as by saying “thank you”:

   I never got so much as a thank-you for helping him.

thank you

interjection

1. a conventional expression of gratitude

Word History and Origins

Origin of thank-you¹

1785–95 thank-you fordef 2; noun and adj. use of verb phrase thank you

Example Sentences

Let me take this moment to thank you for venturing back into the fever swamp of news following the second worst election ever.

From Los Angeles Times

"Now she wants to give me advice on running the economy? No thank you very much."

From BBC

We came on this tour to say thank you, and to share our culture with the American people.

From Los Angeles Times

"Mark thank you for everything you have done, us fans hold you in higher regard than our apparent owner. Gutted"

From BBC

“I just want to say thank you,” said the veteran outfielder, who will be a free agent this offseason but said he’s hopeful of re-signing with the club.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• thanks