Salutation vs. Greeting

Salutationnoun

A greeting, salute, or address; a hello.

Salutationnoun

The act of greeting.

Salutationnoun

(obsolete) Quickening; excitement.

Salutationnoun

The act of saluting, or paying respect or reverence, by the customary words or actions; the act of greeting, or expressing good will or courtesy; also, that which is uttered or done in saluting or greeting.

Salutationnoun

an act of honor or courteous recognition;

Salutationnoun

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

Salutationnoun

word of greeting used to begin a letter

Salutation

A salutation is a greeting used in a letter or other written or non-written communication. Salutations can be formal or informal.

Greetingnoun

A conventional phrase used to start a letter or conversation or otherwise to acknowledge a person's arrival or presence.

Greetingnoun

(uncountable) The action of the verb to greet.

Greetingnoun

Expression of kindness or joy; salutation at meeting; a compliment from one absent.

Greetingnoun

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

Greeting

Greeting is an act of communication in which human beings intentionally make their presence known to each other, to show attention to, and to suggest a type of relationship (usually cordial) or social status (formal or informal) between individuals or groups of people coming in contact with each other. Greetings are sometimes used just prior to a conversation or to greet in passing, such as on a sidewalk or trail.