salutation
Polite words you say or write to greet someone.
A polite or respectful greeting, especially expressed in words, in speech or in writing.
The greeting words at the top of a letter or email, like "Dear Anna" or "To Whom It May Concern."
The word or phrase used at the beginning of a letter, email, or message to address the reader.
A formal action, like a bow or hand movement, used to greet or show respect to someone.
A formal physical gesture or act that shows greeting, honor, or respect, such as a bow or a military salute.
- Base: salutation
- Plural: salutation, salutations
give my salutations to
1ask someone to pass on greetings
To politely ask a person to tell someone else that you send your greetings.
- Please give my salutations to your parents when you see them.
- He ended the letter with a request to give his salutations to the whole family.
greetings and salutations
1playful, formal-sounding greeting
A fun and a little old-fashioned way to say hello to people.
- "Greetings and salutations, everyone," the host announced as he walked on stage.
- She opened her video with "Greetings and salutations" to welcome her viewers.
- He joked, "Greetings and salutations, my friends," when he joined the call.