salutation — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A greeting, salute, or address; a hello.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

2. A greeting, salute, or address; a hello. A conventional greeting that begins a letter, such as "Dear Sir".

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

3. The act of greeting.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Examples

   Welcome, we²l'ku²m. a. Received with gladneſs, admitted willingly, grateful[…] Welcome, we²l'ku²m. interj. A form of ſalutation uſed to a new comer.

4. Quickening; excitement.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Obsolete
   • Uncountable

Noun

1. an act of honor or courteous recognition

   Synonyms

   salute

   Broader terms

   recognitioncredit

   Examples

   a musical salute to the composer on his birthday

2. (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

   Synonyms

   greeting

   Broader terms

   acknowledgmentacknowledgement

3. word of greeting used to begin a letter

   Broader terms

   opening