Definition of SALUTATORY

salutatory

Meanings

Plural: salutatories

Noun

  • an opening or welcoming statement (especially one delivered at graduation exercises)
  • A greeting; an address, speech or article of greeting; the first editorial by the new editor of a newspaper or periodical; an introduction or preface.
  • A place for saluting or greeting.

Adj

  • Characteristic of or relating to a salutation or greeting.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin salūtātōrius.

Synonyms

porch, salutatory address, salutatory oration, vestibule

Scrabble Score: 13

salutatory is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
salutatory is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
salutatory is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

salutatory is a valid Words With Friends word