greeting 1 of 2

noun

ˈgrē-tiŋ How to pronounce greeting (audio)
Definition of greetingnext
1
as in salutation
an expression of goodwill upon meeting the volunteer directed the conference participants towards the coffee after offering them a cheerful greeting

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2
as in congratulations
greetings plural best wishes when you see him, give him my sincerest greetings

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greeting

2 of 2

verb

present participle of greet
as in addressing
to acknowledge (someone) by means of spoken words The host cheerfully greeted the party guests at the door.

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Recent Examples of greeting
Noun
Then, set aside about an hour to configure personal greetings and the IVR menu system. — John Brandon, PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 Pittsburgh's mayor, Corey O'Connor, marked the big moment with in-person visits to a few schools, greeting parents, students and district staff. — Megan Shinn, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
Rhymes described Dilla as a man of few words who would quickly move from greeting to making music, but whose dedication to the creative process was infectious. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 25 Aug. 2026 Additionally, Muspratt engages the audience by sharing stories about the composers and their compositions during the concerts and greeting them in person afterward. — Barbara Vitello, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for greeting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greeting
  1. salutation
  2. addressing
  3. salute
  4. welcome
Noun
  • Getting on your mat — at a CorePower outpost near you or from the comforts of home sweet home — and flowing through those sun salutations has never been more rewarding.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
  • That data appeared tied to Holland America's Mariner Society loyalty program and included names, dates of birth, email addresses, genders, geographic locations, salutations and loyalty program details.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2026
Definition of salutation
Verb
  • Also, supportive connections between Mercury and Mars make this a great time for addressing personal matters with a clear head and common sense.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The work required clarifying roles and responsibilities, addressing internal conflict, establishing accountability and consistently tracking commitments.
    — Jason Bork, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of addressing
Noun
  • In an iconic photo, the two raise their right arms together in the Black Power salute.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Coast to Coast 💛 Zdeno Chára, now an adviser to the Boston Bruins, returned to his native Slovakia to play in an exhibition billed as a salute to his 24-year NHL career.
    — James Mirtle, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of salute
Noun
  • Martin McDonagh‘s Wild Horse Nine launched on the Lido this morning with the filmmakers and cast getting a rapturous welcome at the press conference following this morning’s press screenings.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Even the woozy strings of Ernst Reijseger’s score wear out their welcome.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
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“Greeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greeting. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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