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
Recent Examples on the Web
Taking place at Nya Studios, the warm greeting kicked off two days of programming, activations, workshops, wellness moments and panels from notable leaders and their brands.
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Lauren Alvarez, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Brown received a greeting from OCFA and Colorado firefighters upon his landing, according to the OCFA.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
The two shared a hug and the bise greeting and posed for photos together.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 1 Oct. 2024
This chant caught on, becoming a gameday tradition and communal fan greeting.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2024
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Lauren Alvarez, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Brown received a greeting from OCFA and Colorado firefighters upon his landing, according to the OCFA.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
The two shared a hug and the bise greeting and posed for photos together.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 1 Oct. 2024
This chant caught on, becoming a gameday tradition and communal fan greeting.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for greeting
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“Greeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greeting. Accessed 18 Oct. 2024.
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