good evening

American  

interjection

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

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good evening British  

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

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good evening Idioms  

1. see under good day.

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Etymology

Origin of good evening

First recorded in 1860–65

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

• good afternoon vs. good evening

Example Sentences

Known for his signature greeting, “Hi everybody, and a very pleasant good evening to you,” Vin Scully was the voice of the Dodgers — and of baseball.

From Los Angeles Times

“Good evening, everybody,” Huppert began, her structural, white Balenciaga gown commanding the room’s attention.

From Salon

“Good evening, Novis,” greets a boy in a flat gray cap.

From Literature

“Good evening, Agent Jarvis. I’m just dressing to leave. Perhaps you’ve heard that I’m being exiled to Cleveland.”

From Literature

“Good evening, Colin. I’m anxious to speak with you, but I’m in an awful hurry to get a note off to Jakob.”

From Literature