greeting

noun
UK: /ˈɡriː.tɪŋ/
US: /ˈɡriː.tɪŋ/

  1. A polite word or sign of welcome or recognition.

    1. I gave her a warm greeting when she arrived.
    2. The official greeting was a formal handshake and exchange of pleasantries.

  2. Something that you say or do when you meet someone.

    1. He offered a friendly greeting to his neighbor.
    2. The traditional Maori greeting involves pressing noses together as a sign of respect.

  3. A message expressing good wishes on a special occasion.

    1. I sent her a birthday greeting last week.
    2. The card contained warm greetings from all of us who worked at the company.

Synonyms

salutation welcome hello reception
greeting transitive-verb

  1. To address someone with kind words or signs of welcome.

    1. I greeted her with a smile.
    2. He greeted all the guests personally as they arrived at the reception.

  2. To react to something in a specified way.

    1. The news was greeted with disbelief.
    2. The proposal was greeted with enthusiasm by the committee members.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "greeting" in English means: A polite word or sign of welcome or recognition., Something that you say or do when you meet someone., A message expressing good wishes on a special occasion..

The phonetic transcription of "greeting" is /ˈɡriː.tɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈɡriː.tɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "greeting": salutation, welcome, hello, reception.

Example usage of "greeting": "I gave her a warm greeting when she arrived.". More examples on the page.