salutation

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˌsæljuˈteɪʃən/ or /ˌsæljəˈteɪʃən/

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• Hyphenation: sal‧u‧ta‧tion

Noun

Singular salutation

Plural salutations

1. (countable & uncountable) A salutation is the opening of a letter.

   The salutation, "Dear. Mr. Renolds" misspelled his name.

2. (countable) A salutation is the act of greeting.
   • Synonym: hello

   Salutations were exchanged each morning as the regulars entered the shop.

   She waved in salutation.

Related words

• salute