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Salute Definition. sə-lo͝ot. saluted, salutes, saluting. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Verb. Noun. Filter. verb. saluted, salutes, saluting. To greet or welcome with friendly words or ceremonial gesture, such as bowing, tipping the hat, etc. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.
salute. noun [ C ] uk / səˈluːt / us. Add to word list. Add to word list. a sign of respect to someone of a higher rank in a military organization, often made by raising the right hand to the side of the head: to give a salute.
An act of greeting; a salutation. 2. a. An act or gesture of welcome, honor, or courteous recognition: a musical salute to the composer's 90th birthday. b. The position of the hand or rifle or the bodily posture of a person saluting a military superior. 3. A formal military display of honor or greeting, such as the firing of cannon.
