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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Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 14 June 2025
Why Bother: Some people, especially in the age of a quick text message or email, are satisfied with a simple greeting.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
Several other friendly greetings on the street lend the afternoon a Sesame Street vibe with characters popping out all over the place.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 11 June 2025
He got dropped off outside the stadium with no idea where to go, no credential or ticket or greeting committee awaiting and had to navigate his way in.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025
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Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 14 June 2025
Why Bother: Some people, especially in the age of a quick text message or email, are satisfied with a simple greeting.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
Several other friendly greetings on the street lend the afternoon a Sesame Street vibe with characters popping out all over the place.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 11 June 2025
He got dropped off outside the stadium with no idea where to go, no credential or ticket or greeting committee awaiting and had to navigate his way in.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025
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 19 Jun. 2025.
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