Salutation (noun)

1. An act or form of greeting or addressing someone.
2. A word or phrase used to greet or address someone, such as "Hello" or "Dear".

Origin:

From old french salutation, from latin salutatio, from salutare ("to greet, salute").

Examples:

1. The salutation in the letter was "Dear Sir".
2. The salutation at the beginning of the letter is important as it sets the tone for the rest of the letter.
3. The traditional salutation for a letter is "Dear" followed by the recipient"s name.
4. The email"s salutation was "Hello" followed by the recipient"s name.
5. The salutation can also include a title, such as "Dear Dr. Smith".