Greeting
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A polite word or gesture used when meeting or welcoming someone, or a message expressing good wishes. The act of acknowledging someone's presence.
“He offered a warm greeting to all the guests as they arrived at the celebration.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈgriːtɪŋ/
Syllables
greet·ing
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Contains ING ending with double E - GREET root pattern
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Scrabble
Worth 10 points; ING suffix provides extension opportunities
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