noun

greeting

GREE-tihng

noun

A word or phrase used to acknowledge someone's arrival, or to open a letter, message, or conversation.

"She gave a warm greeting to everyone who walked through the door."

"The email started with a friendly greeting before getting to business."

The act of greeting someone.

"His greeting was so enthusiastic it caught her off guard."

How to Use Greeting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA hello, or the words you use to say hello.

Common pairings

a warm greeting exchange greetings season's greetings

greetings plural

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She gave a warm _____ to everyone who walked through the door.

Simply "greet" plus the ending "-ing," turning the verb into a noun.

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