greeting, salutation

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

• well-wishing — an expression of good will from one person to another
• regard, wish, compliments — (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
• reception, response — the manner in which something is greeted
• hail — enthusiastic greeting
• pax, kiss of peace — (Roman Catholic) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist
• welcome — a greeting or reception
• salute — an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat
• hello, hullo, hi, howdy, how-do-you-do — an expression of greeting
• good morning, morning — a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
• good afternoon, afternoon — a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
• salute, military greeting — a formal military gesture of respect
• calling card, visiting card, card — a written greeting that is left to indicate that you have visited

• acknowledgment, acknowledgement — a statement acknowledging something or someone