salutations
plural nounUK /ˌsæl.jəˈteɪ.ʃənz/
US /ˌsæl.jəˈteɪ.ʃənz/
Salutations are friendly words you say to greet someone.
She waved and called out salutations to her friends across the street.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Polite words used to open a letter or message.
The letter began with warm salutations before the main news.
3. A formal gesture of respect, such as a bow or salute.
The soldiers exchanged salutations as the flag was raised.
4. The act of greeting someone in a polite way.
His cheerful salutations made everyone feel at home.