greeting

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noun

greet·​ing ˈgrē-tiŋ How to pronounce greeting (audio)
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1
: a salutation at meeting
2
: an expression of good wishes : regards
—usually plural
holiday greetings

greeting

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present participle of greet entry 1

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Noun 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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The forward got a warm greeting from the fans, who welcomed him in the starting lineup with a loud roar. — Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026 In the age of computers and social media, old-fashioned pen and paper are still preferred by many for writing letters, thank-you notes, holiday and birthday greetings — at least according to Paolo Porta, chief executive officer of Smythson. — David Moin, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026 Throughout dinner, we’re interrupted by patrons ranging from Bessent—who stops by and offers a warm greeting—to a number of people who arrive in succession and appear to be gushing fans of the anchor, though Baier recognizes all of them by name. — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 16 Oct. 2026 Owner Alejandro Godinez moves between orders and greetings, stopping to hug regulars and call customers by name. — Daniela Cintron - For The Ajc, AJC.com, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for greeting

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First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of greeting was before the 12th century

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greeting

noun
greet·​ing
1
: salutation
2
: an expression of good wishes : regards
—usually used in plural
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