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

Around the same time that the Obamas send out holiday greetings, Barack also formulates his year-end lists, highlighting his favorites across movies, television, music and books. —Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025

The protesters became an unofficial greeting team for many families, like Perez, who showed up hoping to find out what was going on. —Miami Herald, 16 Dec. 2025

With taiko drumming, Japanese street food, yo-yo fishing, and a live tuna-cutting show greeting guests, the event blended traditional festival roots with contemporary music culture. —Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 15 Dec. 2025

He was seen at Levi’s Stadium greeting his teammates after the game. —Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 15 Dec. 2025

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