salutation
noun
the act of saluting.
salutations
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pluralof salutation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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When we would just be saying our salutations, it would be “Hi, hi.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 30, 2024
Consequently, enslaved friends likely recreated or reimagined their ancestral salutations and modified them within their new circumstances.
From Salon ● Feb. 19, 2024
Government ministers tried to address these concerns by guaranteeing that sun salutations would be optional, though some dissenters are not assured.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 19, 2023
“I think the salutations and stuff like that have to be more minimized.”
From Washington Times ● Apr. 14, 2023
“No, be yourself with me, Laurie, and part in the good old way. I’d rather have a hearty English handshake than all the sentimental salutations in France.”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
