salute.
An utterance or gesture expressing greeting or honor towards someone, (now especially) a formal, non-verbal gesture made with the arms or hands in any of various specific positions.
Meaning & usage
An utterance or gesture expressing greeting or honor towards someone, (now especially) a formal, non-verbal gesture made with the arms or hands in any of various specific positions.
The soldiers greeted the dignitaries with a crisp salute.
A kiss, offered in salutation.
A discharge of cannon or similar arms, as a mark of honour or respect.
A pyrotechnic device primarily designed to produce a loud bang.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Latin salūtō (“to greet; to wish health to”), from salūs (“greeting, good health”), related to salvus (“safe”).
To make a gesture in honor of (someone or something).
They saluted the flag as it passed in the parade.
To act in thanks, honor, or tribute; to thank or extend gratitude; to praise.
I would like to salute the many dedicated volunteers that make this project possible.
to wave, to acknowledge an acquaintance.
I saluted Bill at the concert, but he didn't see me through the crowd.
To address, as with expressions of kind wishes and courtesy; to greet; to hail.
To promote the welfare and safety of; to benefit; to gratify.
To kiss.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Latin salūtō (“to greet; to wish health to”), from salūs (“greeting, good health”), related to salvus (“safe”).
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.