greeting

greeting
noun
1 first words you say when you meet sb
ADJECTIVE
▪ formal, friendly, polite
▪ traditional
▪

The traditional Muslim greeting is ‘Salaam’.

VERB + GREETING
▪ call, call out, nod, shout, smile, wave
▪

He jumped to his feet and called out a greeting.

▪

They said nothing, but nodded a polite greeting.

▪ exchange
▪

The delegates shook hands and exchanged greetings.

▪ give (sb), offer (sb)
▪

He offered me a warm greeting and invited me in.

▪ acknowledge, respond to, return
▪

I said ‘Good morning!’, but she didn't return the greeting.

▪ ignore
PREPOSITION
▪ in greeting
▪

He held out his hand in greeting.

2 greetings good wishes
ADJECTIVE
▪ personal, warm
▪ birthday, Christmas, festive (esp. BrE), holiday (AmE), New Year, seasonal
VERB + GREETINGS
▪ bring, extend, send (sb)
▪

He brought Christmas greetings from the whole family.

▪

We extend our greetings to you and thank you for listening to us.

GREETINGS/GREETING + NOUN
▪ greeting card (AmE), greetings card (BrE)
▪

Millions of greetings/greeting cards are sent at Christmas.


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