used especially as a greeting
just called to say hi

HI

2 of 2

abbreviation

1
Hawaii
2
high intensity
3
humidity index

Examples of hi in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Interjection
Waving, passing out candy, dancing, smiling and saying hi are all highly encouraged, Falk-Palec said. Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 3 July 2024 Check out the cafe’s website to see what is happening there, but more importantly, drop by and say hi. Lisa Vernon Sparks, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2024 Plus, a coordinated set takes away the guesswork that comes with planning an outfit and creates that chic uniform look (hi, model-off-duty). Kristin Canning, SELF, 2 July 2024 Fans came down to pose for pictures and one of the Florida players banged on the glass to say hi. Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for hi 

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Word History

Etymology

Interjection

Middle English hy

First Known Use

Interjection

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hi was in the 15th century

Dictionary Entries Near hi

Cite this Entry

“Hi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hi. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

hi

interjection
used especially as a greeting

Medical Definition

HI

abbreviation
hemagglutination inhibition

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