Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

good-day

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.73 in modern English

Syllables: good--day
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

3

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

Dated form of good day.

Dated

Example Sentences

"“The damage and waste question shall be settled first. It shall be made to pay; don’t you be afraid. Good-day, Miss Jenny.” / “Good-day, young man.”"
"“[…] Now go and rest and to-morrow try to be on the spot as his Majesty comes in from parade: but I will send you word. Good-day. His Majesty will certainly want to see you,” he added as he bowed him out."
"“[…] You asked if there is anything we could do for him. Well, I advise you to set him digging post-holes or breaking mustangs. There’s our team ready. Good-day, sir.” And like a puff of wholesome, blustery wind the doctor was off."

Usage

Dated

Questions

What does good-day mean?: Dated form of good day.

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