salutatory

1 of 2

adjective

sa·​lu·​ta·​to·​ry sə-ˈlü-tə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce salutatory (audio)
Synonyms of salutatorynext
: of or relating to a salutation : expressing or containing a welcome or greeting

salutatory

2 of 2

noun

plural salutatories
: an address or statement of welcome or greeting

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1702, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1779, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of salutatory was in 1702

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“Salutatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/salutatory. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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salutatory

1 of 2 adjective
sa·​lu·​ta·​to·​ry sə-ˈlüt-ə-ˌtōr-ē How to pronounce salutatory (audio)
-ˌtȯr-
: expressing salutations or welcome

salutatory

2 of 2 noun
plural salutatories
: a salutatory address

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