Ciao (Noun)
Meaning
An acknowledgment that can be used to say hello or goodbye (aloha is Hawaiian and ciao is Italian).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- As I walked into the Italian restaurant, the hostess greeted me with a warm ciao and showed me to my table.
- The Italian phrase ciao is often used as a casual way to say both hello and goodbye to friends and acquaintances.
- When I arrived in Rome, I was struck by the friendly locals who would offer a cheerful ciao as I passed by on the street.
- The ciao from my Italian friend was a warm and welcoming sound as I arrived at her doorstep.
- As I left the coffee shop, I turned to the barista and said ciao, and she smiled and replied in kind.