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

Cameo, which was founded in 2017, is known for providing services where fans can hire celebrities to make personalized videos wishing their friends a happy birthday or other greetings.

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The King did not respond to the questions but carried on greeting fans, some of whom chanted "God Save The King".

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“You are the friend we would all like to have man, greetings from Spain!”

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Videos of Mr. Rogers holding a gun, greeting rapper Tupac, and other satirical fake situations have been shared widely on Sora.

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I sincerely hope Dodger fans will give Springer the greeting he deserves when the World Series moves to L.A.

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Related Words

• hello 
• nod 
• ovation 
• reception 
• salute