Greetings and farewells: hello, goodbye, Happy New Year
When we see someone we know, we usually exchange greetings: …
Saying hello
When we see someone we know, we usually exchange greetings: …
Saying goodbye
When we leave people, we usually say something as we leave: …
greeting | American Dictionary
greeting
noun[ C ]
us/ˈɡri·t̬ɪŋ/
a welcome to someone, or good wishes for a special occasion:
Jennifer sends birthday greetings (= good wishes for your birthday).