: a polite expression of one's gratitude

Examples of thank-you in a Sentence

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This includes thank-you messages, shipping updates and personalized recommendations. Manu Mathew, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025 The red and white Honda thank-you livery was widely loved by fans, making its return for this weekend in Japan highly popular. Luke Smith, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025 Simple gestures like handwritten thank-you notes or a birthday phone call can go a long way in building strong, lasting relationships. Drew Gurley, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 Some moves might cost thousands, like meal vouchers, while others just need time and attention in a thank-you card. Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for thank-you

Word History

Etymology

from the phrase thank you used in expressing gratitude

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of thank-you was in 1792

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“Thank-you.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thank-you. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

thank-you

noun
ˈthaŋ-ˌkyü
: a polite expression of one's gratitude
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