salute

²salute

noun

Definition of SALUTE

1

: greeting, salutation

2

a : a sign, token, or ceremony expressing goodwill, compliment, or respect <the festival was a salute to the arts> b : the position (as of the hand) or the entire attitude of a person saluting a superior

3

: firecracker

Examples of SALUTE

1. The officers gave the general a salute.
2. They raised their hands in salute.
3. The concert was a salute to country music legends.
4. Twenty-one guns were fired in salute.
5. We raise our glasses in salute to the newlyweds.

First Known Use of SALUTE

14th century

Related to SALUTE

Synonyms: greeting, salutation, hello, welcome

Antonyms: adieu, bon voyage, congé (also congee), farewell, Godspeed, good-bye (or good-by)

Related Words: ave, hail; amenities, civilities, pleasantries; regards, respects, wishes

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