greeting

[ gree-ting ]

noun

1. the act or words of a person who greets. greet.
2. a friendly message from someone who is absent:

   a greeting from a friend in another country.

3. greetings, an expression of friendly or respectful regard:

   Send my greetings to your family.

greeting

/ ˈɡriːtɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or an instance of welcoming or saluting on meeting
2. often plural
   1. an expression of friendly salutation
   2. ( as modifier )

      a greetings card

Other Words From

• greeting·less adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of greeting¹

before 900; Middle English, Old English gretinge. See greet ¹, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Both the colouring, greeting and designs were the same.

From BBC

He resumed greeting people at the “gun bash.”

From Salon

Throughout an election campaign, US voters are bombarded with images of the two candidates - speaking from podiums, greeting rally crowds and stepping down aircraft stairs.

From BBC

I’ve found that the idea of greeting the morning with an ovation is just the right amount of silly for my work-from-home and often monotonous single life.

From Los Angeles Times

As Martinez Losa and his players fly back home to ready themselves for Tuesday's second leg, there may be a few raised eyebrows greeting them given his dismissal of Hungary's chances of a comeback.

From BBC

Related Words

• hello
• nod
• ovation
• reception
• salute