greeting

noun

greet·​ing ˈgrē-tiŋ How to pronounce greeting (audio)
1
: a salutation at meeting
2
: an expression of good wishes : regards
usually used in plural
holiday greetings

Examples of greeting in a Sentence

He addressed the members of the delegation with a formal greeting. the volunteer directed the conference participants towards the coffee after offering them a cheerful greeting
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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of greeting was before the 12th century

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“Greeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greeting. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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greeting

noun
greet·​ing
1
2
: an expression of good wishes : regards
usually used in plural

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