Cheers: meaning, definitions and examples

Commonly used in English-speaking countries when raising a glass in celebration or as a casual way to say thank you or goodbye.

• Cheers to a great year ahead!
• Thanks for the help, cheers!

This is used in Italian-speaking countries when making a toast. It can also be used as a general greeting or show of respect.

• Salute! Here's to your success!
• We raised our glasses and said, 'Salute!' before taking a sip.

Used in English-speaking contexts when making a speech or saying a few words before raising a glass in honor of someone or something.

• Let's make a toast to the happy couple!
• I'd like to propose a toast to our hard-working team.

This term is used in German-speaking countries during toasts and celebrations. Often used at Oktoberfest and similar events.

• Prost! Let's drink to our friendship!
• At the beer festival, everyone shouted 'Prost!' before drinking.

Informally saying thanks or goodbye, mainly in British English.

• Cheers, I'll see you later!
• Cheers for picking up the tab!

A speech or act of raising a glass and drinking to someone or something to wish them well. Common in English-speaking countries during formal and informal events.

• Let's give a toast to the newlyweds!
• I would like to propose a toast to our success.

Used in Italian-speaking contexts to express good health before drinking. Often used during celebratory events.

• Salute! Here's to your health!
• Salute to a wonderful evening!

Used in German-speaking countries to express good wishes before drinking. It is common during toasts at social events.

• Prost! Enjoy your beer!
• Prost to a successful year ahead!