thank-you note — a brief letter or card expressing gratitude for something received or done
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a brief letter or card expressing gratitude for something received or done
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈθæŋk juː noʊt/
Example Sentences
- After the wedding, they spent hours writing thank-you notes for all the gifts.
- His thank-you note was so short, it just said 'Thanks!' with a smiley face.
- She forgot to send a thank-you note and felt embarrassed for weeks.
thank-you note
NOUN[/ˈθæŋk juː noʊt/]
a brief letter or card expressing gratitude for something received or done
a brief letter or card expressing gratitude for something received or done
She wrote a thank-you note inspired by a grateful quote!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
A compound word formed from 'thank', derived from Old English 'thanc' meaning gratitude or thanks, and 'note', from Latin 'nota' meaning a mark or written record. The term emerged in English to describe a brief written message expressing gratitude, combining the concept of appreciation with the form of a short written communication.
Breakdown
thank (from Old English 'thanc', meaning gratitude) + you (pronoun indicating the recipient) + note (from Latin 'nota', meaning a brief written message or record). The compound creates a standard social convention for expressing formal appreciation in writing.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After the wedding, they spent hours writing thank-you notes for all the gifts.”
“His thank-you note was so short, it just said 'Thanks!' with a smiley face.”
“She forgot to send a thank-you note and felt embarrassed for weeks.”
“The teacher was touched by the thank-you note from her students.”
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