greeting
noun
the act or words of a person who greets.
greetings
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pluralof greeting.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"The first thing I said to him, apart from the usual greetings, was that everybody was worried about him, was looking for him, was longing to see him," Pepper told the BBC.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
“We want to coach teams to ensure greetings connect with customers through authentic hospitality,” the company’s internal training document said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Over the following year, the two continued to exchange greetings, ideas and invitations.
From Salon ● May 19, 2026
The two came up with a bold redesign — bright colors to attract motorists and greetings in four languages to honor the surrounding Navajo, Zuni, Acoma and Laguna communities.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
He ignored our awkward greetings and went straight to the cabinet and made himself a bowl of Sugar Frosted Flakes and sat down wordlessly at the table.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
