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

Foreign ministry statements have focused on diplomatic meetings and greetings. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

Padmini did not respond to the greeting and vanished into the kitchen. — Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026

Despite the family drama, Princess Beatrice was seen receiving a warm greeting from her cousin Prince William. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026

Cesar Delgado, Kern Family’s chief information officer, said Angelica is already being used to make general greeting calls to new members and can discuss plan benefits and answer basic questions. — Mark Kreidler, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026

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