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
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Cinergy held a premiere night tonight for moviegoing members with a red carpet, prosecco greeting, paparazzi-style photos, and guests in full runway looks.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 May 2026
Season's greetings from Joaquin, Lola and Michael, whose smiles practically lit up their Christmas tree in 2015.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
The trip started with an awkward greeting when the king and his wife, Queen Camilla, arrived at the White House.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
This will be a more grand and formal welcome than Monday's greeting.
—April 28, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 May 2026
Season's greetings from Joaquin, Lola and Michael, whose smiles practically lit up their Christmas tree in 2015.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
The trip started with an awkward greeting when the king and his wife, Queen Camilla, arrived at the White House.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
This will be a more grand and formal welcome than Monday's greeting.
—April 28, CBS News, 28 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 4 May. 2026.
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