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

As she walked through Fresno’s version of Skid Row, homeless residents waved in greeting from the tents and tarps lining both sides of the street.

From Los Angeles Times

On a street in the north London neighborhood of Tottenham, the greeting “Welcome to Lagos” is printed on the door of Chuku’s.

From New York Times

He strode into the postgame press conference room with an easy smile while offering the sort of what’s-up greeting that one doesn’t normally get from nervous young quarterbacks.

From Los Angeles Times

Both the colouring, greeting and designs were the same.

From BBC

He resumed greeting people at the “gun bash.”

From Salon

Related Words

• hello
• nod
• ovation
• reception
• salute