good evening

interjection

1. a conventional expression used at meeting or parting in the evening.

good evening

sentence substitute

1. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell used in the evening

Word History and Origins

Origin of good evening¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Idioms and Phrases

see under good day .

Example Sentences

“I represent the Wonder Woman of the new world,” Gadot told the Israeli program Good Evening with Gai Pines.

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So when I went on stage, I stood there with my knees knocking and said, “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen…LOS MIR AROIS!”

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Although she clearly enjoyed the event and was having a good evening, she did look somewhat self-conscious at times.

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Petrosky testified that he said, “Good evening, coach,” and watched the pair walk down a long hall hand in hand.

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Rachel Maddow: Good evening ladies and gentlemen, please welcome our two candidates to the stage.

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Reining in his horse, he dismounted, and making what he thought a most courtly bow, he bade her good evening.

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When they reached the village, there were women coming back from the fields who gave them good evening.

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"Good evening to you, Rita," he said, as he lifted her to the ground and hitched her horse.

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"If that's the case I guess we can bid you skunks good-evening," came quickly from Rawlinson.

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“Good evening, Mr. Bryant,” said George Warren, as they arrived at the post-office door.

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