sal·u·ta·tion 
/ˌsæljəˈteɪʃən/ noun
plural sal·u·ta·tions /ˌsæljəˈteɪʃən/ noun 1 [count] : a word or phrase (such as “Gentlemen,” “Dear Sir,” “Dear Madam,” or “To whom it may concern”) that is used to begin a letter 2 formal : the act of greeting someone [count] ▪ A handshake and saying “hello” are common salutations. [noncount] ▪ Shaking hands is a form of salutation.
