good afternoon

American  

interjection

1. a conventional expression used at meeting or parting in the afternoon.

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good afternoon British  

1. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell used in the afternoon

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• good afternoon vs. good evening

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good afternoon

"I only took a six pack, but I donated to all the spectators and competitors. It was a good afternoon," he said of his winnings.

From Reuters ● Aug. 24, 2023

Lawn bowls concludes with what could be a good afternoon for Scotland.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2022

Who thinks a good afternoon is throwing the ball to the family’s dogs, Riggs and Harbor.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2022

“We’re like, `Tucker, it’s 3:15, so good afternoon.’

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 31, 2021

“Well, you always say good morning and good afternoon to the teachers.”

From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang