1
: a salutation at meeting
2
: an expression of good wishes : regards
—usually used in plural
holiday greetings
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
The service Attentive and cheerful; none of your exits or entrances via the cozy lobby will go without a greeting.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
The Eyewitness News team will also be at every UConn football home game, meeting and greeting fans.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
The airport greetings take place at both the Evans and McNamara Terminals, and several dogs have participated in the program over the years.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
The gesture appears warm and intentional, like a greeting meant just for him.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
The Eyewitness News team will also be at every UConn football home game, meeting and greeting fans.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
The airport greetings take place at both the Evans and McNamara Terminals, and several dogs have participated in the program over the years.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
The gesture appears warm and intentional, like a greeting meant just for him.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for greeting
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“Greeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greeting. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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