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
Recent Examples on the Web
Watching from a suite was three-time Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes, a part-owner of Sporting KC, who had a brief greeting with Messi before the game.
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2024
Unhappy with his first idea, the Barbie star tries out another greeting.
—Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2024
Unhappy with his first idea, the Barbie star tries out another greeting.
—Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for greeting
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“Greeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greeting. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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