: a polite expression of one's gratitude

Examples of thank-you in a Sentence

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The package, which was mailed from a Hawaii address, also included a handwritten thank-you note, according to a Raleigh Fire Department spokesperson. Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2024 Their website offer lists of ways people can spread kindness — many that cost nothing — like sharing your umbrella with a stranger or writing a thank-you note. Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024 Taking the time to write thank-you letters can pay off as recent surveys show many workers don’t feel valued enough. Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2024 Whether through formal awards, shout-outs in meetings or simple thank-you notes, showing appreciation goes a long way in fostering a positive work environment. Nat Lennox, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024 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 12 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

thank-you

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

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