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

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Example Sentences

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good afternoon

"When a 100-year-old local legend leads the line dancing, you know it's going to be a good afternoon," they said.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026

"Hi, good afternoon," Viondi said to her in a July 21 message, viewed by Reuters.

From Reuters ● Sep. 30, 2023

He went to the mike and was brief: “I hope you’re enjoying it as much as I am. And a very good afternoon to you all.”

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 15, 2022

And though there will be one or two exceptions - good afternoon, Allan - most of the current squad won’t see the 2023-24 season.

From The Guardian ● Oct. 17, 2021

It seemed a waste of a good afternoon to sit in church for a silly old brooch, which was not only not gold but was too old for me to wear.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou

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