salutation

UK
/ˌsæl.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌsæl.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

Translations

salutationnoun
salutations
pl
UK
/ˌsæl.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌsæl.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/
He raised his hand in salutation as she entered the room.
Il leva la main en salutation lorsqu'elle entra dans la pièce.
salutationDans les lettres et les discours, formule d'ouverture.
The letter began with the salutation 'Dear Sir or Madam'.
La lettre commençait par la salutation « Cher Monsieur ou Madame ».

Definitions

salutationnoun
A gesture or utterance made as a greeting or acknowledgment of another's arrival or departure.
He raised his hand in salutation as she entered the room.
A word or phrase serving as the opening of a letter or speech.
The letter began with the salutation 'Dear Sir or Madam'.