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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The exterior of the property is grandiose, with white columns accentuating a stately brick façade and a circular driveway greeting guests.
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Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2024
The welcome platters of Champagne greeting guests into the space had been swapped for fries and chicken tenders.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
Trump also likes to make an entrance from the air, often flying over his rallies as a preliminary greeting.
—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
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Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2024
The welcome platters of Champagne greeting guests into the space had been swapped for fries and chicken tenders.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
Trump also likes to make an entrance from the air, often flying over his rallies as a preliminary greeting.
—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
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 1 Dec. 2024.
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