hello

noun

hel·lo hə-ˈlō

he-

plural hellos

Synonyms of hello next

: an expression or gesture of greeting

—used interjectionally in greeting, in answering the telephone, or to express surprise

hello there

waved hello

Examples of hello in a Sentence

They welcomed us with a warm hello. we said our hellos and got right down to business

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Cheadle moves with ease, as smooth as the jazz playing over the speakers, ensuring all present get a personal hello. —

Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 6 Sep. 2024 The two greeted their mom with a hello before sending separate messages. —

Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2024 Rather than bonding over complaints about bin night or suburb gossip, these small friendships were built out of waves, smiles, and quick hellos in passing. —

Gyan Yankovich, refinery29.com, 23 Jan. 2024 So what if my personal imperatives mean rummaging in a cardboard box on the sidewalk while my dog tugs on her leash and the occasional passing car toots a hello? —

Owen Thomas, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for hello