: a polite expression of one's gratitude

Examples of thank-you in a Sentence

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The Songbird Supreme was one of many artists to record thank-you messages for their fans as part of 2024’s Spotify Wrapped, which rolled out Wednesday (Dec. 4). Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024 Leaving Without a Thank You After leaving your visit and hopefully making your appreciation known, repeat your sentiments in a handwritten thank-you note. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024 Informal recognition could be as simple as a thank-you note, shout-outs in team meetings, or praising individuals in front of their peers. Mark Congdon, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024 Returning this year are thank-you clips from thousands of artists to their top fans, including Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter, Peso Pluma, Rosé and Usher. Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 Dec. 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 18 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

thank-you

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

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