greeting

/ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
noun
  1. A word, gesture, or action used to welcome or acknowledge someone when you meet them.
    • He gave a friendly greeting as I walked into the room.
    • In some cultures, a bow is a traditional greeting.
    • A simple greeting like 'hello' can start a conversation.
  2. A message of good wishes, often sent on a special occasion such as a birthday or holiday.
    • I sent a birthday greeting to my grandmother in the mail.
    • She received many greetings from friends on her graduation day.
    • The card contained warm greetings from the whole family.
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