Goodbye Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

Goodbye Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary The Britannica Dictionary mobile search Home Ask the Editor Word of the Day Quizzes Core Vocabulary Browse the Dictionary × Britannica Homepage Ask the Editor Word of the Day Quizzes Core Vocabulary Browse the Dictionary The Britannica Dictionary goodbye 3 ENTRIES FOUND: goodbye (interjection) goodbye (noun) kiss (verb) 1 goodbye interjection also goodby /gʊdˈbaɪ/ 1 goodbye interjection also goodby /gʊdˈbaɪ/ Britannica Dictionary definition of GOODBYE — used to express good wishes when someone is leaving Goodbye! See you later! [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 goodbye noun also goodby /gʊdˈbaɪ/ plural goodbyes also goodbys 2 goodbye noun also goodby /gʊdˈbaɪ/ plural goodbyes also goodbys Britannica Dictionary definition of GOODBYE [count] 1  : a remark or gesture made when someone is leaving He said his goodbyes and left. They said goodbye and went their separate ways. They waved goodbye from the window. She kissed him goodbye. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples — sometimes used figuratively She said goodbye to her old job. [=she left her old job] [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2  : a time or occasion when someone leaves a tearful goodbye I can't stand long goodbyes. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples kiss (something) goodbye — see 1kiss ASK THE EDITOR What does the phrase "for the rest of the day" mean? See the answer » QUIZZES Vocabulary Quiz Test your word power Take the Quiz » Name That Thing Take our visual quiz Test Your Knowledge » WORD OF THE DAY rustic : made of rough wood Learn More » About Us & Legal Info Contact Us Privacy Notice Terms of Use Pronunciation Symbols Help d="M0 12c0 5.123 3.211 9.497 7.73 11.218-.11-.937-.227-2.482.025-3.566.217-.932 1.401-5.938 1.401-5.938s-.357-.715-.357-1.774c0-1.66.962-2.9 2.161-2.9 1.02 0 1.512.765 1.512 1.682 0 1.025-.653 2.557-.99 3.978-.281 1.189.597 2.159 1.769 2.159 2.123 0 3.756-2.239 3.756-5.471 0-2.861-2.056-4.86-4.991-4.86-3.398 0-5.393 2.549-5.393 5.184 0 1.027.395 2.127.889 2.726a.36.36 0 0 1 .083.343c-.091.378-.293 1.189-.332 1.355-.053.218-.173.265-.4.159-1.492-.694-2.424-2.875-2.424-4.627 0-3.769 2.737-7.229 7.892-7.229 4.144 0 7.365 2.953 7.365 6.899 0 4.117-2.595 7.431-6.199 7.431-1.211 0-2.348-.63-2.738-1.373 0 0-.599 2.282-.744 2.84-.282 1.084-1.064 2.456-1.549 3.235C9.584 23.815 10.77 24 12 24c6.627 0 12-5.373 12-12S18.627 0 12 0 0 5.373 0 12"> © 2026 Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.