: a polite expression of one's gratitude

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Thank you to all my friends and family who have tested and critiqued my grids over the past several years, and a huge thank-you to my wife, Leanne, for her support of this hobby (and bonus points for discerning a unique thinking face of mine specific to crosswords). Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025 Pairing consistent, personalized gestures—like a thoughtful thank-you card from the CEO or a favorite treat from a manager—with periodic recognition can foster a culture of appreciation. Leeatt Rothschild, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025 Would sending them thank-you Venus flytraps via FedEx be considered an overstep? Mitch Wallace, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025 Donors of $50 or more received a special coaster redeemable for a thank-you pint of Guinness. John Freeman Gill, New York Times, 24 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 22 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

thank-you

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

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