good afternoon

American  

interjection

1. a conventional expression used at meeting or parting in the afternoon.

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good afternoon British  

1. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell used in the afternoon

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How does good-afternoon compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• good afternoon vs. good evening

Example Sentences

Lawn bowls concludes with what could be a good afternoon for Scotland.

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2022

“We’re like, `Tucker, it’s 3:15, so good afternoon.’

From Seattle Times • Oct. 31, 2021

It was a very pleasant good afternoon Friday when Vin Scully picked up the phone.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2021

Good morning South Carolina, good afternoon to those in Blighty.

From The Guardian • May 20, 2021

When we part, he doesn’t wish me a good afternoon or thank me for the time we just had together.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan