# thankyou

/ˈθæŋˈkju/ (US)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/thankyou
Updated: 2026-08-27

## Senses

### 1. expressing gratitude

interjection · CEFR A1 · Informal

a way to say you are happy or grateful for something someone did.

For teachers: an expression of gratitude or polite acknowledgement; this single-word spelling is generally considered nonstandard in formal writing.

- I just wanted to say thankyou for helping me move house.
- He sent a quick text saying thankyou for the advice, though he usually uses the two-word form in his emails.

### 2. a message of thanks

noun · CEFR A2 · Informal

a note or a small gift you give to show you are grateful.

For teachers: a polite expression or act of gratitude; often used as an attributive noun in 'thank-you note'.

- She sent a little thankyou to her teacher at the end of the year.
- The couple spent the entire Sunday afternoon writing thankyous to everyone who had attended their anniversary party.

## Examples

- Thankyou for the lovely birthday gift.
- I just wanted to send a quick note to say thankyou for helping me move house last weekend.
- The speaker paused to offer a sincere thankyou to the volunteers whose tireless efforts had made the charity gala such a resounding success.

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