goodbye

interjection
UK: /ˌɡʊdˈbaɪ/
US: /ˌɡʊdˈbaɪ/

  1. Used to express farewell or departure.

    1. She simply said goodbye and left the room with no emotions. [ ] [ ]
    2. After a long hug, we exchanged goodbyes, knowing it might be a while before we meet again. [ ] [ ]

  2. A concluding remark or gesture at the end of a meeting or conversation.

    1. I gave a quick goodbye before running to catch my bus to school. [ ] [ ]
    2. The final goodbye was difficult after the vacation week we spent with our relatives. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

bye cheerio farewell so long adieu see you
goodbye noun

  1. An instance of saying farewell; a parting.

    1. The goodbyes were very short, because we were late. [ ] [ ]
    2. Saying our goodbyes at the airport took longer than we expected because of the emotions. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of parting or leaving someone or something permanently.

    1. The final goodbye to her childhood home was difficult and emotional. [ ] [ ]
    2. Saying goodbye to old habits is hard, but necessary for personal development. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "goodbye" in English means: Used to express farewell or departure., A concluding remark or gesture at the end of a meeting or conversation..

The phonetic transcription of "goodbye" is /ˌɡʊdˈbaɪ/ in British English and /ˌɡʊdˈbaɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "goodbye": bye, cheerio, farewell, so long, adieu, see you.

Example usage of "goodbye": "She simply said goodbye and left the room with no emotions.". More examples on the page.