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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Minnie was summoned more than once to her daughter’s bedside to say goodbye, but, in 1915, a different voice rescued McPherson from death and despair.
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Casey Cep, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
The band said goodbye and ended their debut with fireworks and pyrotechnics – all while the crowd kept cheering their name over and over.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2025
When the time came to head to the airport, her parents accompanied her all the way to security to say goodbye — clinging to that moment for as long as possible.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
In an open letter to fans, Winston penned a heartfelt goodbye to the organization on Thursday after signing with the New York Giants on a two-year, $8 million deal last month.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Casey Cep, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
The band said goodbye and ended their debut with fireworks and pyrotechnics – all while the crowd kept cheering their name over and over.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2025
When the time came to head to the airport, her parents accompanied her all the way to security to say goodbye — clinging to that moment for as long as possible.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
In an open letter to fans, Winston penned a heartfelt goodbye to the organization on Thursday after signing with the New York Giants on a two-year, $8 million deal last month.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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 Apr. 2025.
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