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

Service is warm and welcoming, with genuine smiles and greetings by name. —Laura Ratliff, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2024

Try to focus on the timeless skills that dogs already have: joyful greetings, love free from expectations, and a light spirit to brighten your days. —Brian Hare, The Atlantic, 14 Oct. 2024

Here's what to know about Yom Kippur, including how it is celebrated, traditions around the holiday and common greetings. —Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 11 Oct. 2024

After his 99th birthday, Jason Carter showed his grandfather a mosaic created from the birthday greetings that year. —Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 18 Sep. 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