variants
or good-bye
or less commonly goodby
or good-by
1
: a concluding remark or gesture at parting
—often used interjectionally
2
: a taking of leave
a tearful goodbye
Examples of goodbye in a Sentence
said our good-byes and headed for home
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Dozens of children came to say goodbye.
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ABC News, 19 May 2026
Get it, and say goodbye to weak Wi-Fi.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 18 May 2026
Robbie and Tommy hugged Nana and Papa Bob goodbye.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 17 May 2026
It’s been such an amazing journey, and to even leave the job and to say goodbye has taken a number of years.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
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ABC News, 19 May 2026
Get it, and say goodbye to weak Wi-Fi.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 18 May 2026
Robbie and Tommy hugged Nana and Papa Bob goodbye.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 17 May 2026
It’s been such an amazing journey, and to even leave the job and to say goodbye has taken a number of years.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for goodbye
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“Goodbye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goodbye. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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