# Thai

Pronunciation: say "TY" /taɪ/

## Adjective

1. Relating to Thailand, its people, language, or culture.
   - Simple: Coming from Thailand, or connected to its people and culture.
   - _Thai temples are famous for their golden spires and steep roofs._
   - _Many Thai customs show deep respect for elders._

## Noun

2. A native or inhabitant of Thailand.
   - Simple: A person who lives in or comes from Thailand.
   - _The Thai seated beside me on the flight recommended several night markets._
   - _Thais often greet one another with a slight bow called the wai._
3. The principal language spoken in Thailand, a close relative of the Lao language.
   - Simple: The main language that people speak in Thailand.
   - _He speaks Thai fluently after a decade in Bangkok._
   - _Street signs in the capital appear in both Thai and English._
4. The traditional cuisine of Thailand and its style of cooking.
   - Simple: Traditional food and cooking from Thailand.
   - _There's a small place downtown that serves wonderfully authentic Thai._
   - _She often cooks Thai at home using fresh lemongrass and chilies._
5. A breed of domestic cat, regarded as the traditional or old-style Siamese.
   - Simple: A kind of pet cat that looks like the Siamese.
   - _The Thai is prized for its affectionate and talkative nature._
   - _Breeders tell the Thai from the modern Siamese by its rounder head._

## Origin

Borrowed from Thai ไทย (tai), and a doublet of Tai and Dai.

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/thai (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).