Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

hello

[he-loh, huh-, hel-oh] / hɛˈloʊ, hə-, ˈhɛl oʊ /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“Salam means peace and it’s a way to say hello in Arabic,” he told the Muppet.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Then, soon after midnight on 8 May, Lavryovych sent Pochynok messages saying "hello" and "it's on", before leaving home in Sydenham and travelling to north London.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Out of nowhere, Ric appeared, said hello to everyone and, as if nothing untoward had happened, sat down and ate his eggs and beans.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

“The Comeback” has a way of reappearing with Valerie’s perky “hello, hello, hello!” at inflection points like this, making the perpetually out-of-step performer uncannily right on time, always.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

He thought about how Israel had asked him if he wanted to play Four Square and how he had said hello outside of the Sugar Shack.

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "hello" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com