used especially as a greeting
just called to say hi

HI

2 of 2

abbreviation

1
Hawaii
2
high intensity
3
humidity index

Examples of hi in a Sentence

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Interjection
For example, hi Seltzer, a calorie-free drink that comes in fruit flavors and contains five milligrams of THC, launched in 2023. Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Money, 10 May 2025 And perhaps the only category that would instill more national pride than a pop star (hi, Olivia Rodrigo) would be a pope. Juliet Izon, Vogue, 7 May 2025 Fittingly, the show overflows with talent from the ballet world (hi, Tiler Peck and Unity Phelan!), though Sherman-Palladino fans will also recognize Luke Kirby, who played Lenny Bruce on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Emma Specter, Vogue, 2 May 2025 Staff members dressed as characters approached him to say hi. Jaclyn Greenberg, Parents, 29 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hi

Word History

Etymology

Interjection

Middle English hy

First Known Use

Interjection

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hi was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Hi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hi. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

hi

interjection
used especially as a greeting

Medical Definition

HI

abbreviation
hemagglutination inhibition

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