Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
good-afternoon
phrase
/ɡʊd ˌæf.təˈnuːn/
Definition
A polite greeting used in the afternoon.
Examples
- As I walked into the room, I greeted everyone with a cheerful, ‘Good afternoon!’
- She called the meeting to order by saying, ‘Good afternoon, everyone.’
Meaning
The phrase ‘good afternoon’ is commonly used as a salutation during the hours following noon until early evening. It is a friendly way to acknowledge someone and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Synonyms
- Hello in the afternoon
- Afternoon greeting
- Greetings
