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

There are photos of her invitations to Chanel and Christian Lacroix, shots of her arrival at shows and dinners, and even her greeting with Karl Lagerfeld. —José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 4 Mar. 2026

Nearly 25 years later, the greeting hasn’t changed. —Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026

Nantz has opened his broadcasts with that greeting for more than two decades. —Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026

Omorodion described the evening as immersive, noting the Japanese greetings and communal toast. —J.m. Banks march 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 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