noun
salutation
sal-yoo-TAY-shuhn
noun
1
A greeting, or the opening words of a letter or message.
"The email began with the salutation "Dear Mr. Owens.""
How to Use Salutation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal way of saying "greeting" — often used specifically for how a letter or email opens.
Common pairings
formal salutation
opening salutation
Word Forms
salutations plural
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Etymology
From Latin salutatio, "a greeting," from salutare, "to wish someone health."