greeting
noun
Origin of greeting
greet
1verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
Origin of greet
1Synonyms for greet
greet
2verb (used without object)
verb (used with object)
Origin of greet
2Related Words for greeting
letter, nod, ovation, salute, reception, hello, card, hail, salutation, blow, respects, acknowledgment, testimonial, aloha, note, notice, attention, rumble, regards, addressExamples from the Web for greeting
Contemporary Examples of greeting
Clinton, meanwhile, spent several minutes greeting audience members along the rope line and posing for cellphone selfies.
Hillary Clinton Basks in Labor’s Love: ‘This Is Like a Homecoming!’David Freedlander
September 16, 2014
Later she explains why typical forms of greeting in Sierra Leone, such as shaking hands and hugging, are no longer acceptable.
According to the recipient of his greeting, Patreese Johnson, he said, “I want some of that” and motioned to her crotch.
They accuse old friends and colleagues of terrible things, even if they do something simple like return a greeting on Facebook.
A city bus rolls past; the driver gives a greeting honk and Furry waves.
Historical Examples of greeting
I pray you, Alleyne, to give him greeting from me, and to ask him for his titles and coat-armor.
The White CompanyArthur Conan Doyle
So, he disregarded Gilder's greeting, and went on speaking to the son.
Within the LawMarvin Dana
It would be well, perchance, that you should give him greeting from me.
The White CompanyArthur Conan Doyle
They did not speak beyond their greeting, until he had gone over the record.
KMary Roberts Rinehart
The good lady, oblivious to the humorous side of her greeting, flushed in anger.
ThoroughbredsW. A. Fraser