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Definition of goodbye

goodbye

/ˌɡʊdˈbaɪ/
good · bye
Plural:goodbyes
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• interjection

1

Used to express good wishes when parting or at the end of a conversation.

Example

"Goodbye, and thank you for all your help this week."

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• noun

1

An instance of saying goodbye; a parting or farewell.

Example

"They said their goodbyes at the train station before boarding."

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• Rhymes for goodbye

• Nearby Words

goober
good
good king henry
goodbye
goodfella
goodish
goodly

Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in the late 16th century as a contraction of the phrase 'God be with ye' (or 'you'), with 'good' substituted for 'God' by analogy with greetings such as 'good morning' and 'good day'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Goodbye. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/goodbye
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