greeting

/ˈgridɪŋ/

/ˈgritɪŋ/

Other forms: greetings

Definitions of greeting

1. noun

   (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
   synonyms: salutation

   types:

   well-wishing

   an expression of good will from one person to another

   compliments, regard, wish

   (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare

   reception, response

   the manner in which something is greeted

   hail

   enthusiastic greeting

   kiss of peace, pax

   (Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist

   welcome

   a greeting or reception

   salute

   an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat

   hello, hi, how-do-you-do, howdy, hullo

   an expression of greeting

   good morning, morning

   a conventional expression of greeting or farewell

   afternoon, good afternoon

   a conventional expression of greeting or farewell

   military greeting, salute

   a formal military gesture of respect

   calling card, card, visiting card

   a printed or written greeting that is left to indicate that you have visited

   cordial reception, hospitality

   kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

   inhospitality

   unkind and inconsiderate welcome

   glad hand

   a warm welcome; may be insincere

   type of:

   acknowledgement, acknowledgment

   a statement acknowledging something or someone