1
: a salutation at meeting
2
: an expression of good wishes : regards
—usually used in plural
holiday greetings
Examples of greeting in a Sentence
He addressed the members of the delegation with a formal greeting.
the volunteer directed the conference participants towards the coffee after offering them a cheerful greeting
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Trump also likes to make an entrance from the air, often flying over his rallies as a preliminary greeting.
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Antonia Hitchens, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
Day of the Dead greetings Despite its cheerful appearance, Dia de los Muertos is a somber holiday to honor those who have passed on.
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
Rasoulof could not attend in person, but sent greetings via a video message, while producer Mani Tilgner at Run Way Pictures received the trophy on his behalf.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
There are also more educational signs and video greetings to better guide visitors, the press release said.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
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Antonia Hitchens, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
Day of the Dead greetings Despite its cheerful appearance, Dia de los Muertos is a somber holiday to honor those who have passed on.
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
Rasoulof could not attend in person, but sent greetings via a video message, while producer Mani Tilgner at Run Way Pictures received the trophy on his behalf.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
There are also more educational signs and video greetings to better guide visitors, the press release said.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Greeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greeting. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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