salutation
Pronunciation
[change]- IPA (key): /ˌsæljuˈteɪʃən/ or /ˌsæljəˈteɪʃən/
Audio (UK) (file) - Hyphenation: sal‧u‧ta‧tion
Noun
[change]- (countable & uncountable) A salutation is the opening of a letter.
- The salutation, "Dear. Mr. Renolds" misspelled his name.
- (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.