greeting
Pronunciation:
/ˈɡɹiːtɪŋ/verb
Definitions
To welcome in a friendly manner, either in person or through another means e.g. writing or over the phone/internet
To arrive at or reach, or meet (talking of something which brings joy)
To accost; to address.
To meet and give salutations.
verb
Definitions
To weep; to cry.
noun
Definitions
A conventional phrase used to start a letter or conversation or otherwise to acknowledge a person's arrival or presence.
Example: It's polite to begin a letter with a greeting, but this practice is less common in email.
The action of the verb to greet.