greeting
Americannoun
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greetings
plural
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the act or words of a person who greets.
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a friendly message from someone who is absent.
a greeting from a friend in another country.
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greetings, an expression of friendly or respectful regard.
Send my greetings to your family.
noun
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the act or an instance of welcoming or saluting on meeting
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(often plural)
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an expression of friendly salutation
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( as modifier )
a greetings card
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Etymology
Origin of greeting
before 900; Middle English, Old English gretinge. See greet 1, -ing 1
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Mechanic remembered a party sometime pre-presidency for Witkoff’s wife, Lauren, where Trump was beamed in via video with a birthday greeting, but he couldn’t place when that was.
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026
King Charles III said his farewells to Sir Keir in a final private audience at Buckingham Palace, before greeting Burnham.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Fanara posted himself at the door, greeting guests.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
A bright new store in Shelby attached to a Dunkin’ has 12 gas pumps, a row of colorful slushie machines and a shiny moose statue greeting customers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
She remembered his “Good Perun” attempt at a greeting earlier when he had thought she was Slavish.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
During a question-and-answer session with Putin, Cook stood up to praise the city and pass along greetings from President Trump.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 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
As bells rang out across the Vatican and the crowd applauded, Leo concluded his blessing by offering Easter greetings in several languages, including Latin, Arabic and Chinese.
From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2026
More people meant more greetings and more excuses.
From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen
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