Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

goodbye

interjection
/ɡʊdˈbaɪ/
Definition
A farewell or parting expression used when someone is leaving or when you are parting ways with someone.
Examples
  • She waved and said goodbye as she left the room.
  • We shouted goodbye to our friends as the train pulled away.
  • He gave her a quick goodbye before heading off to work.
Meaning
Goodbye is a way to say that you are leaving or that someone else is leaving.
Synonyms
  • farewell
  • see you later
  • adieu