hello

noun

hə-ˈlō How to pronounce hello (audio)
Definition of hellonext
as in salute
an expression of goodwill upon meeting we said our hellos and got right down to business

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Recent Examples of hello Princess Kate said something sweet about her spouse while speaking to singer Ronan Keating and his wife Storm, who asked about William and sent their hellos. — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026 Among the things rushing to the front of his mind could have been the introductory hellos and final goodbyes, the moments of hope followed only by pain-staking losses, the closing chapters of another regime gone by. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 26 May 2026 Tim Cook, who will pass Apple’s CEO baton to John Ternus September 1, brought the executive along to the company’s earnings call today to say a quick hello. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026 Even with a demanding schedule and constant travel, Saldaña prioritizes making time for what matters most—namely her three sons, her husband Marco Perego-Saldaña, and her dog Dolce, who all pop into view during our conversation to deliver a green juice, a quick hello, or a kiss on the cheek. — Grace McCarty, Glamour, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hello
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hello
  1. salute
  2. salutation
  3. greeting
  4. welcome
Noun
  • Meanwhile, Parton’s screen legacy is getting an immediate big-screen salute.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The one-finger salute is her biggest calling card — a profane habit that’s built her a social media fandom 5 million followers deep.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of salute
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
Noun
  • There were some Chilean flags waving from the Nu Stadium stands on Saturday greeting Sanchez, who came off the bench at the 60-minute mark.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026
  • In my experience, guests at other Awasis aren't much for mingling, but there are some exceptions among Brazilians, who are more likely to exchange friendly greetings after sharing a boat experience.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of greeting
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
Definition of welcome

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“Hello.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hello. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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