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Definitions of salute
  1. verb
    propose a toast to

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  2. noun
    an act of honor or courteous recognition
    "a musical salute to the composer on his birthday"

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  3. verb
    recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position
    "When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute"

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  4. noun
    a formal military gesture of respect

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  5. noun
    an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat
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  6. verb
    become noticeable
    "a terrible stench saluted our nostrils"
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  7. verb
    express commendation of
    "I salute your courage!"
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  8. verb
    greet in a friendly way
    "I meet this men every day on my way to work and he salutes me"
  9. verb
    honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers
Examples of salute
  • "a musical salute to the composer on his birthday"
  • "When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute"
  • "a terrible stench saluted our nostrils"
  • "I salute your courage!"
  • "I meet this men every day on my way to work and he salutes me"
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