: a polite expression of one's gratitude

Examples of thank-you in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For example, take a moment at the end of each meeting to highlight a team member’s achievement or send a quick thank-you message to someone who went the extra mile. William Arruda, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024 Kind people who are in the position of making such offers are not in it for the thank-you gifts. Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 14 Sep. 2024 After giving their thank-you speech, the Emmy winner is escorted to the hotel ballroom to sign for their actual statue. Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024 To inspire her writing, Allan revisited the bundles of heartfelt letters and thank-you notes Diana had sent her over the years. Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for thank-you 

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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 6 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

thank-you

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

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