greeting 1 of 2

noun

ˈgrē-tiŋ How to pronounce greeting (audio)
Definition of greetingnext
1
as in salutation
an expression of goodwill upon meeting the volunteer directed the conference participants towards the coffee after offering them a cheerful greeting

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2
as in congratulations
greetings plural best wishes when you see him, give him my sincerest greetings

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greeting

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verb

present participle of greet
as in addressing
to acknowledge (someone) by means of spoken words The host cheerfully greeted the party guests at the door.

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Recent Examples of greeting
Noun
In her Instagram photo dump, Alba included a brief video of the actor greeting players on the field. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 26 June 2026 The two men still exchanged voice notes, jokes, and holiday greetings. — Nirit Peled, New Yorker, 26 June 2026
Verb
Watch the video interview below On a rainy night in early June, Bareilles is sitting in a black velvet long-sleeve dress, greeting the crowd at New York’s Cherry Lane Theatre. — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2026 Bone Jovi spends much of his time roaming the galleries, greeting visitors and keeping watch over the collection. — ABC News, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for greeting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greeting
  1. salutation
  2. addressing
  3. salute
  4. welcome
Noun
  • Getting on your mat — at a CorePower outpost near you or from the comforts of home sweet home — and flowing through those sun salutations has never been more rewarding.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
  • That data appeared tied to Holland America's Mariner Society loyalty program and included names, dates of birth, email addresses, genders, geographic locations, salutations and loyalty program details.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2026
Definition of salutation
Verb
  • However, the area does have serious needs for infrastructure improvement, such as addressing flooding that has long affected neighborhoods like Argentine during rainy times of year.
    — Sofi Zeman July 14, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
  • The local Socialist Party vowed to take this issue on, running a slate of candidates in 1910 on the promise of addressing issues like no-bid contracts.
    — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 14 July 2026
Definition of addressing
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  • Schettino conducted a sail-by salute near Giglio Island off the coast of Tuscany on January 13, 2012, where a crew member had family, according to the documentary.
    — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 10 July 2026
  • This includes the iconic moment when the American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists in a defiant Black Power salute during the US National Anthem at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City.
    — James Rampton, TheWeek, 9 July 2026
Definition of salute
Noun
  • Each is inspired by a reputable prior guest and comes with private airport transfers, butler service, and a Champagne welcome.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2026
  • With 100,000 bonus points, worth roughly $2,000 in travel based on common Chase point valuations, this is one of the richest welcome offers currently available.
    — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 16 July 2026
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