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Definition of greeting

greeting

/ˈɡriː.tɪŋ/
greet · ing
Plural:greetings
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Past Simple:greeted
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Past Participle:greeted
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Present Participle:greeting
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greeting Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A polite word, sign, or gesture of welcome or recognition made upon meeting or communicating with someone.

Example

"She offered a warm greeting to all the guests as they arrived at the conference."

2

An expression of good wishes, regard, or congratulations, typically sent on a special occasion or holiday (often used in the plural).

Example

"The ambassador sent official birthday greetings to the monarch on behalf of the nation."

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• verb

1

To give a polite word or sign of welcome or recognition to someone upon meeting (present participle of greet).

Example

"The host spent the first hour of the reception greeting visitors at the front door."

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• Rhymes for greeting

• Nearby Words

greeny
greet
greeter
greeting
greg
gregarious
gregariously

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'grēting', a verbal noun derived from 'grētan' (to approach, address, or welcome), from Proto-Germanic '*grotjanan'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Greeting. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/greeting
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