greeting

3 definitions • 4 examples

something friendly or polite that you say or do when you meet or welcome someone:

exchange greetings They briskly exchanged greetings before starting the session.

in greeting He nodded his head in greeting.

a message that says you hope someone is well, happy, etc.:

birthday/Christmas greetings

a welcome to someone, or good wishes for a special occasion:

Jennifer sends birthday greetings (= good wishes for your birthday).