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
  • Surrogacy agreements can include provisions addressing what happens if prenatal testing reveals a serious fetal abnormality, but those provisions do not necessarily give intended parents the power to force a surrogate to terminate a pregnancy.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The Governor’s Task Force on Early Childhood Education and Care and the Quad Agency Child Care Initiative were created last year by lawmakers to start addressing the gaps and fractures in the state’s childcare system.
    — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of addressing
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  • 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
  • Good morning and welcome to The Downshift, or TDS for short, The Drive’s daily news roundup bringing you the biggest automotive headlines from around the world.
    — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 27 Aug. 2026
  • That work concluded in 2023, meaning the market had overstayed its welcome by around three years, according to Myerhoff.
    — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
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“Greeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greeting. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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