greeting

1 of 2

noun

greet·​ing ˈgrē-tiŋ 

1

: a salutation at meeting

2

: an expression of good wishes : regards

—usually plural

holiday greetings

greeting

2 of 2

present participle of greet entry 1

Synonyms of greeting

Noun

• salutation
• salute
• welcome

Examples of greeting in a Sentence

Noun

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

Noun

At the Science Museum in London, fans hope to set a Guinness World Record for the most people performing the Vulcan Salute — a greeting made famous by Star Trek's beloved half-human, half-alien character Spock. — Mandalit Del Barco, NPR, 8 Sep. 2026

Smart greetings and adaptive call routing make every caller feel important, and automated call summaries and action items make follow-ups a breeze. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2026

There were some Chilean flags waving from the Nu Stadium stands on Saturday greeting Sanchez, who came off the bench at the 60-minute mark. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026

Nearly eight decades later, organizers are inviting people in Tyler and throughout Texas to help commemorate Bowen’s century of life with a simple birthday greeting. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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