greeting
Translation
greeting, salutation
Examples
She gave me a friendly greeting.
She gave me a friendly greeting.
He shouted a greeting across the street.
He shouted a greeting across the street.
Grammar Patterns
a ((adjective)) greeting a (friendly/warm/etc.) greeting She gave me a friendly greeting.
Similar Words
Synonyms: salutation, welcome, hello
Etymology
From the verb 'greet' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ing'.
Memory Tips
A 'greeting' is the action or words used when you greet someone.