good morning

American  

interjection

1. a conventional expression at meeting or parting in the morning.

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good morning British  

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

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good morning Idioms  

1. see under good day.

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Example Sentences

A shriek broke the dawn on the savannah, followed by more screeches and the rustle of branches: The wild Fongoli chimps were bidding each other good morning in the dry, scraggly Sahel.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

"From the moment I wake up, I say good morning to each of them," he says.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2025

Then, just as suddenly, the scene cuts to black before transitioning into a glimpse of a younger Ellie waking up in her bed, smiling as Joel steps through her bedroom door to say good morning.

From Salon • May 19, 2025

It was a good morning for the old guard.

From Slate • Nov. 13, 2024

Adults like it when you say good morning.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko