greeting

noun

greet·​ing ˈgrē-tiŋ 

1

: a salutation at meeting

2

: an expression of good wishes : regards

—usually used in plural

holiday greetings

Synonyms

• hello
• salutation
• salute
• welcome

Examples of greeting in a Sentence

He addressed the members of the delegation with a formal greeting.

the volunteer directed the conference participants towards the coffee after offering them a cheerful greeting

Recent Examples on the Web

From Waste to Wonderful: A Heartwarming Blend The bond between Brie’s family and Loubet continues to run deep beyond their Friday greetings. —Esther Piccolino, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024

Taylor Swift is giving Swifties a warm greeting in Portugal! —Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024

Urination, defecation, and secretions of a sweat gland unique to elephants known as the temporal gland was also present in 71 percent of greetings. —Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 9 May 2024

The airport greeting was an emotional conduit for Colorado’s contingent of the Palestinian diaspora, who’ve watched for months as death and horror has mounted in Gaza. —Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 21 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing greeting

• greeting card
• in greeting

Kids Definition

greeting

noun

greet·​ing

1

: salutation

2

: an expression of good wishes : regards

—usually used in plural