thank-you

noun
UK /ˈθæŋk.juː/
US /ˈθæŋk.juː/

Something you say or give to show you are happy about what someone did.

She sent a thank-you card to her teacher.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Words you say to show you are grateful.

He said a quick thank-you before leaving.

3. A small gift given to show thanks.

They brought flowers as a thank-you for the dinner.

4. A message or note that expresses thanks.

I wrote a thank-you to my neighbor for feeding my cat.