greeting

noun

greet·​ing ˈgrē-tiŋ 

1

: a salutation at meeting

2

: an expression of good wishes : regards

—usually used in plural

holiday greetings

Synonyms of greeting

• salutation
• salute
• welcome

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

Setoodeh, another dressed in Prada, spent his night at the door greeting actors (the point of the evening, after all). —Matt Donnelly, Variety, 10 Jan. 2026

Trump was there to shake his hand, of course, offering lots of smiles and greetings, and giving Putin a ride in his presidential limo. —Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 6 Jan. 2026

At the start of his address, Pope Leo extended his wishes for peace and every good in the new year and offered a special greeting to the president of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella. —Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026

This Is the Way to Tea Party From setting the table to greeting guests, Cece teaches her friends how to use their best manners while enjoying a tea party. —Alex Vance, Parents, 2 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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

Phrases Containing greeting

• greeting card
• in greeting

Rhymes for greeting

• beating
• bleating
• cheating
• eating
• fleeting
• heating
• meeting
• seating
• sheeting
• sweeting
• treating
• accreting

Kids Definition

greeting

noun

greet·​ing

1

: salutation

2

: an expression of good wishes : regards

—usually used in plural