Greeting vs. Greetings — What's the Difference?

Greeting is an act of communication in which human beings intentionally make their presence known to each other, to show attention to, and to suggest a type of relationship (usually cordial) or social status (formal or informal) between individuals or groups of people coming in contact with each other. Greetings are sometimes used just prior to a conversation or to greet in passing, such as on a sidewalk or trail.

A word or gesture of welcome or salutation.

A word or gesture of welcome or salutation.

Plural of greeting

A conventional phrase used to start a letter or conversation or otherwise to acknowledge a person's arrival or presence.

Hello

(uncountable) The action of the verb to greet.

Present participle of greet

Expression of kindness or joy; salutation at meeting; a compliment from one absent.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)