goodbye
A goodbye is an expression we use when we leave someone or something behind.
Goodbye is often used when saying farewell to friends, family members, or even pets. We might say it at a party when we're leaving early, or before a trip when we won't be seeing our loved ones for a while. You can hear people using goodbye in many different situations - when they move away, graduate from school, or end a phone call. It's a friendly way to acknowledge that you'll be apart, but also to show appreciation for the time you shared together.
How common is "goodbye"?
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
noun
An utterance of goodbye, the wishing of farewell to someone.
Example: They made their good-byes.
verb
To say goodbye; to wish somebody farewell on parting.
interjection
Farewell; a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker, writer, or person addressed is departing.
Real examples of "goodbye" in context
