plural salutations
1
: a word or phrase (such as "Gentlemen," "Dear Sir," "Dear Madam," or "To whom it may concern") that is used to begin a letter
2
formal
: the act of greeting someone
A handshake and saying "hello" are common salutations.
Shaking hands is a form of salutation.
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“Salutation.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/salutation. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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