Ceremonial Events Vocabulary

noun a gesture of respect, homage, or polite recognition, especially one made to or by a person when arriving or departing

verb to greet or address with an expression of respect, welcome, or goodwill

• The soldiers stood at attention to salute their commanding officer.
• He gave a quick salute before heading off to work.
• Yo, give me a salute before you leave!
• The artist's latest masterpiece is a salute to the beauty of nature.