Salutation (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Word of greeting used to begin a letter.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

• The formal salutation "Dear Sir or Madam" is often used in business letters to express respect.
• Her email ended abruptly without a closing salutation.
• The proper salutation for a letter to a monarch is "Your Majesty".
• In informal letters to friends, a simple salutation like "Hey" or "Hi" is sufficient.
• The old-fashioned salutation "To Whom It May Concern" is still used in some official documents.

Related Words

• Salute (verb)

Meaning ²

An act of honor or courteous recognition; "a musical salute to the composer on his birthday".

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Salute

Hypernyms

• Recognition

Related Words

• Salute (verb)

Meaning ³

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

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Usages

• Plural

Synonyms

• Greeting

Hypernyms

• Acknowledgment

Hyponyms

• Hello
• Howdy
• Regard
• How-do-you-do
• Salute
• Calling Card
• Compliments
• Pax
• Good Afternoon
• Well-wishing
• Reception
• Card
• Welcome
• Hi
• Good Morning
• Hail

Related Words

• Salute (verb)