Associations to the word «Salutation»

Wiktionary

SALUTATION, noun. A greeting, salute, or address; a hello.
SALUTATION, noun. The act of greeting.
SALUTATION, noun. The title in your name, such as Mr, Mrs, Ms., Dr. or Rev..

Dictionary definition

SALUTATION, noun. An act of honor or courteous recognition; "a musical salute to the composer on his birthday".
SALUTATION, noun. (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting).
SALUTATION, noun. Word of greeting used to begin a letter.

Wise words

A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color and content according to the circumstances and time in which it is used.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.