Definition of Salutation

a demonstration of a greeting

Examples of Salutation in a sentence

It is customary to begin your letter with some type of salutation.  🔊

When a person shakes your hand, they are giving you a salutation.  🔊

“Hello” is a common term used as a salutation.  🔊

While walking, I often wave my hand in salutation to people I encounter.  🔊

I knew the friendship was over when Gail ignored my salutation and walked past me in the hall.  🔊

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