good evening

interjection

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

good evening

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of good evening¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Idioms and Phrases

see under good day.

Example Sentences

Penelope curtsied and said, “Good evening, Princess.”

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“Good evening, Miss Lumley,” said a deep, melodious, and all-too-familiar voice.

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“Assembled guests, good evening. I am Baroness Hoover. At the request of our chairman, Judge Quinzy, I have been asked to report on the operations of the school.”

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“Good evening, Lady Constance,” she called out cheerfully when she spotted the lady standing next to Margaret at the front door.

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“That’s right, kids. It’s me! Simawoo Harley-Dickinson, late of Scotland Yard. Good evening to you, Miss Lumley. Say, I hope you don’t mind me barging in like this.”

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