greeting

[gree-ting]

noun

1. the act or words of a person who greets. greet.

2. a friendly message from someone who is absent.

   a greeting from a friend in another country.

3. greetings, an expression of friendly or respectful regard.

   Send my greetings to your family.

greeting

/ ˈɡriːtɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or an instance of welcoming or saluting on meeting

2. (often plural)

   1. an expression of friendly salutation

   2. ( as modifier )

      a greetings card

Other Word Forms

• greetingless adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of greeting¹

before 900; Middle English, Old English gretinge. See greet ¹, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

It is Liverpool's worst run since 1953-54 as pressure mounts on the beleaguered Slot, with jeers from angry fans greeting the final whistle.

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“Mr. President,” the beautiful man says as he enters, extending his silver-ringed hand in a firm greeting.

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Trademark Registrations for its Cameo product, which enables fans to engage celebrities to make personalized videos to wish friends a happy birthday or other greetings.

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"I never met him in my life and never passed any greetings, let alone requests," he said.

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Hoping to avoid the formalities and greetings, I wait about five minutes before hauling my luggage and an overnight bag downstairs.

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Related Words

• hello 
• nod 
• ovation 
• reception 
• salute