Thai

1 of 2

noun

plural Thai or Thais
1
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

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Noun
Why the color and number? As a Buddhist and Thai native, Kultida Woods had a strong spiritual connection. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025 Dorrigo’s involvement with the book launch stirs up vivid memories of his time in the Thai jungle, lobbying in vain with the Japanese command to improve conditions for the men, many of them suffering from dysentery, malnutrition and malaria. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
In the bedrooms, benches were built and positioned at the foot of the beds, and additional antique furniture pieces and objects were added both as references to spirituality and to Thai architecture. Jim Halterman, IndieWire, 24 Feb. 2025 Dubbed the Secret Garden, the menu draws its inspiration from the four elements that are key to Thai medicine: earth, water, fire, and wind. Christina Liao, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Thai

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1808, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1808, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Thai was in 1808

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“Thai.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Thai. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

Thai

noun
ˈtī
1
: a person born or living in Thailand
2
: the official language of Thailand
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