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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 notes

In 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."

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