greeting — A polite word or sign of welcome or recognition when meeting or acknowledging someone
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A polite word or sign of welcome or recognition when meeting or acknowledging someone
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- His morning greeting was so enthusiastic that even the grumpiest coworker couldn't help but smile.
- The robot's greeting was technically perfect but somehow felt colder than a refrigerator manual.
- She practiced her job interview greeting in the mirror so many times that her reflection started greeting her first.
greeting
NOUN[/ˈɡriːtɪŋ/]
A polite word or sign of welcome or recognition when meeting or acknowledging someone
She waves a warm greeting to her neighbor across the street.
Even while eating, never skip the greeting!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English grētan, originally meaning 'to weep' or 'to lament'. Over time, the semantic field shifted from expressing sorrow to denoting the act of addressing or welcoming another person, reflecting a fascinating historical transformation from grief-related speech to joyful salutation.
Breakdown
grētan (to weep, lament) + -ing (gerund/present participle suffix forming a noun from the verb).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His morning greeting was so enthusiastic that even the grumpiest coworker couldn't help but smile.”
“The robot's greeting was technically perfect but somehow felt colder than a refrigerator manual.”
“She practiced her job interview greeting in the mirror so many times that her reflection started greeting her first.”
“The ambassador's greeting set the tone for the entire diplomatic meeting.”
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