bless you

interjection
UK: /ˌbles ˈjuː/
US: /ˌbles ˈjuː/

  1. Something you say to someone who has just sneezed.

    1. He sneezed, and I said, "bless you" immediately. [ ] [ ]
    2. After her loud sneeze, everyone at the table politely said, "bless you". [ ] [ ]
bless you verb

  1. Used to express good wishes or gratitude to someone.

    1. Bless you for helping me with that, I really appreciate it. [ ] [ ]
    2. "Bless you," she whispered as she accepted the warm blanket, shivering. [ ] [ ]
bless you noun

  1. A kind expression of gratitude or well-wishing.

    1. Her kind words felt like a 'bless you' after a difficult day. [ ] [ ]
    2. The unexpected gift was a 'bless you' from the universe during a tough time. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "bless you" is /ˌbles ˈjuː/ in British English and /ˌbles ˈjuː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "bless you": "He sneezed, and I said, "bless you" immediately.". More examples on the page.