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

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

From Reuters • Sep. 30, 2023

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

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2022

Who thinks a good afternoon is throwing the ball to the family’s dogs, Riggs and Harbor.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2022

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

I don't mind, because they're almost polite, saying "good afternoon" and "sir" and "ma'am" to Thatha and Patti and Tanvi Ma'am, and even once jokingly saluting me.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman