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

"I only took a six pack, but I donated to all the spectators and competitors. It was a good afternoon," he said of his winnings.

From Reuters • Aug. 24, 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

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

From Seattle Times • Oct. 31, 2021

“I’d like to very much,” began Milo, “but——” “Or perhaps you’d be interested in a package of ‘goods’—always handy for good morning, good afternoon, good evening, and good-by,” he suggested.

From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster