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Definition of salutation

salutation

/ˌsæl.jəˈteɪ.ʃən/
sal · u · ta · tion
Plural:salutations
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Adjective:salutational
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• noun

1

A gesture or utterance made as a polite expression of greeting or acknowledgment when meeting someone.

Example

"He raised his hat in a brief salutation as he passed his neighbor on the sidewalk."

2

A standard formula of words used to address the recipient at the beginning of a letter, email, or speech.

Example

"In formal business correspondence, the salutation is traditionally followed by a colon rather than a comma."

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• Rhymes for salutation

• Nearby Words

salty
salud
salumi
salutation
salutational
salutatorian
salute

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French salutation, from Latin salutationem, a noun of action from salutare ('to greet'), which is derived from salus ('health' or 'safety').

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