greeting (A1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
Definition
A word or action used to welcome someone or to acknowledge their presence.
Examples
She offered a friendly greeting to everyone who entered the room.
His greeting was so enthusiastic that it made me smile.
A simple nod can be a form of greeting.
How to Use greeting
- greeting to (prepositional phrase)
- Directing a greeting towards someone or something. — "He sent his greeting to his family back home."
- offer a greeting (collocation)
- To say or do something to welcome someone. — "She offered a polite greeting to the visitors."
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