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Definition greeting in British English

greeting noun

noun
/ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
1

something polite or friendly that you say or do when you meet someone

Example

They exchanged greetings and sat down.

Example

He came to meet her, his hands extended in greeting.

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2

a friendly message sent to someone on their birthday, at Christmas etc

Example

birthday/Christmas greetings

3

an old-fashioned way of saying hello to someone

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Definition greeting in British English