parting word
nounUK /ˈpɑːtɪŋ wɜːd/
US /ˈpɑːrtɪŋ wɜːrd/
A parting word is something kind you say when you leave someone.
Before boarding the train, she gave her friend a parting word of encouragement.
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2. A final piece of advice given before someone goes away.
His parting word to the new students was to always ask questions.
3. A short speech or remark made at the end of a meeting or event.
The principal offered a few parting words before the ceremony ended.
4. Words spoken at the moment of separation between people.
Their parting words were soft and full of hope.