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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

goodbye

/ˈɡʊdbaɪ/ interjection · British & US
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What does goodbye mean?

interjection

Used to bid farewell or to express a wish for someone's departure or absence to be over. It can also be used to express a sense of finality or to signal the end of a conversation or a relationship.

Example

"She said goodbye to her friends as she left for college."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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