salutation

noun
UK: /ˌsæljuˈteɪʃən/
US: /ˌsæljəˈteɪʃən/

  1. A greeting, either spoken or written, used to start a conversation or message.

    1. He began his letter with a warm salutation.
    2. The speech opened with a respectful salutation to the elders of the community recognizing their place.

  2. A formal act of greeting or gesture of respect, such as a bow or a wave.

    1. The soldiers gave a crisp salutation to the general.
    2. Her curtsy was a graceful salutation, acknowledging the queen's presence with dignity and charm.

Synonyms

greeting address welcome acknowledgment

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "salutation" in English means: A greeting, either spoken or written, used to start a conversation or message., A formal act of greeting or gesture of respect, such as a bow or a wave..

The phonetic transcription of "salutation" is /ˌsæljuˈteɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌsæljəˈteɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "salutation": greeting, address, welcome, acknowledgment.

Example usage of "salutation": "He began his letter with a warm salutation.". More examples on the page.