(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
"We exchanged warm greetings as we ran into each other at the coffee shop."
A conventional phrase used to start a letter or conversation or otherwise to acknowledge a person's arrival or presence.
"The email opened with a cheerful greeting that made the recipient feel welcome immediately."
In plain English: A greeting is something you say when meeting someone to show that you are happy to see them.
"She offered him a warm greeting when she saw him at the door."
Usage: Use this word when referring to the specific opening phrases in letters, emails, or conversations rather than the act of saying hello itself. It is often confused with "salutation," though greeting covers both spoken and written acknowledgments at the start of an interaction.
present participle of greet
"The smiling faces at the door were a warm greeting to the returning travelers."
In plain English: To greet someone means to say hello when you meet them.
"I greeted her with a warm smile when she arrived at the door."
By surface analysis, greet + -ing.