noun
salutation
sal-yoo-TAY-shuhn
Salutation (noun) means a greeting, or the opening words of a letter or message. Example: “The email began with the salutation "Dear Mr. Owens.”
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
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like salutation.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- salutations
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
The email began with the _____ "Dear Mr. Owens."
Etymology
From Latin salutatio, "a greeting," from salutare, "to wish someone health."
Synonyms
View more →Antonyms
Related words
Rhymes for salutation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
See all rhymes for salutation →
Frequently asked questions
What does “salutation” mean?
The word “salutation” means a greeting, or the opening words of a letter or message. In plain terms, a formal way of saying "greeting" — often used specifically for how a letter or email opens.
How do you pronounce “salutation”?
“Salutation” is pronounced sal-yoo-TAY-shuhn (/ˌsæljuˈteɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “salutation” in a sentence?
Here is “salutation” used in a sentence: “The email began with the salutation "Dear Mr. Owens.".”
What part of speech is “salutation”?
“Salutation” is a noun.
Where does the word “salutation” come from?
The word “salutation” comes from Latin. From Latin salutatio, "a greeting," from salutare, "to wish someone health.".
