Thai

1 of 2

noun

ˈtī 

plural Thai or Thais

1

: tai sense 2

2

a

: a native or inhabitant of Thailand

b

: one who is descended from a Thai

3

: the official language of Thailand

Thai

2 of 2

adjective

: of or relating to Thailand, its people, or their language or culture

Examples of Thai in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The Thai Embassy in Tokyo has embraced her, so has makeup company Sephora Thailand, which shared recommendations for blushes to mimic the baby hippo’s cherubic cheeks. —Koh Ewe, TIME, 13 Sep. 2024

But they’re not often seen in restaurants that focus on Chinese, Vietnamese or Thai cuisine. —Kathleen St. John, The Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2024

Adjective

Watch on Amazon Thirteen Lives Director Ron Howard’s latest gathers a top-notch cast—including Viggo Mortensen, Colin Farrell, and Joel Edgerton—for a dramatization of the 2018 Tham Luang cave rescue, where a Thai junior soccer team and their assistant coach were trapped in the flooded cave system. —Matt Kamen, WIRED, 26 July 2024

Souvenir cups Main concourse and bars Onsite Garden A new onsite culinary garden on the West Loge Club balcony will produce lavender, thyme, rosemary, Genovese basil, Thai chili peppers and Italian parsley to be incorporated into dishes and drink offerings throughout the stadium. —Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1808, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1808, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

Thai

noun

ˈtī

1

: a person born or living in Thailand

2

: the official language of Thailand