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

“Good evening,” he said again.

From Literature

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