English dictionary
salute
nounPronunciation
səˈl(j)uːt
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat
noun
- a formal military gesture of respect
noun
- an act of honor or courteous recognition
verb
- express commendation of
verb
- greet in a friendly way
verb
- recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position
verb
- honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers
verb
- propose a toast to
verb
- become noticeable
Example sentences
a musical salute to the composer on his birthday
I salute your courage!
I meet this man every day on my way to work and he salutes me
When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute
Let us toast the birthday girl!
Let's drink to the New Year
a terrible stench saluted our nostrils