greeting 1 of 2

noun

ˈgrē-tiŋ How to pronounce greeting (audio)
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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
American’s Flagship spaces offer a premium experience such as a champagne greeting and meals inspired by local cuisine from chefs. — Chase Jordan october 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026 In 2025, the first chime of bells from a mountain pavilion at dawn, accompanied by a gentle morning greeting, creates a space where each collection is experienced independently and explores the versatile expressions of Songmont’s design language. — Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
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The staff here help with every aspect of the guest experience, from greeting you on the arrivals dock and shepherding every aspect of your stay to serving meals. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Gigliotti drove the yellow Sightseer tramcar on the boardwalk for 35 years, greeting visitors. — Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for greeting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greeting
  1. salutation
  2. addressing
  3. salute
  4. welcome
Noun
  • The salutation will kick off a three-day visit that's expected to be saturated with pomp, even by White House standards.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The salutation kicks off a three-day visit that’s expected to be saturated with pomp, even by White House standards.
    — Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of salutation
Verb
  • Gilbert shared a post to his Instagram story responding to the outcry from fans of the actor over the weekend, addressing claims that Danny is pro-ICE or supports Shapiro’s politics.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Caplan said that Weiss’s consistent internal communication on his action plan—addressing nine areas, including facilities, visitor experience, technology, and security—has already helped with morale.
    — Hilarie M. Sheets, ARTnews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of addressing
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  • Many of the food and beverage options will be locally sourced, and the design will be a salute to New Jersey's history of invention and discovery.
    — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
  • In a rare show of unity, politicians from all ends of the fragmented political spectrum also paid tribute to the medieval ruler, listening to the national anthem and a 21-gun salute.
    — COSTAS KANTOURIS, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of salute
Noun
  • In that raucous public square known as Reddit, anti-Trumpers are planning protests, evidence that Trump should not expect an overwhelmingly enthusiastic welcome in the traditionally red Sunflower State.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
  • An alternative welcome offer for those in MI, NJ, PA, and WV is to bet $10 and earn $150 in bonus bets.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
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“Greeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greeting. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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