greeting

American  

[gree-ting] / ˈgri tɪŋ /

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.

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greeting British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• greetingless adjective

Etymology

Origin of greeting

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

Example Sentences

Huang prerecorded a video greeting that was shown at the dinner—but he skipped the chance to show up in person.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sharing the video with his social media followers, Sir Anthony said: "Sunday greetings from Wales, the green and golden land of Dylan Thomas."

From BBC

From slipping on his tux to greeting celebs on the red carpet, here are the highlights.

From Los Angeles Times

Earlier, Albanese had posted about the visit on social media, writing that it was "an honour" to join the prayers, alongside smiling photos of him greeting worshippers.

From BBC

It was impossible to recognize that stooped and shabby little man in the glorious figure at the door, greeting newcomers with a formal welcome followed by a relentless tour of the shop.

From Literature

Related Words

• hello
• nod
• ovation
• reception
• salute