Definition

Noun: 1. A polite expression of farewell: "Good day" is a formal or somewhat old-fashioned phrase used to say goodbye, typically during the daytime. It can also be used, though less commonly, as a formal greeting. 2. A day characterized by good fortune or pleasant conditions: In a more literal sense, it can refer to a day that is going well or is pleasant.

Usage Examples

• As a farewell:
  • "Thank you for your help. Good day to you, sir."
  • After concluding the business, she nodded and said, "Good day."
• As a greeting (formal/archaic):
  • The gentleman tipped his hat and said, "Good day, madam."
• Referring to a pleasant day:
  • "With the sun shining and a light breeze, it truly is a good day for a picnic."
  • "I hope you are having a good day."

Advanced Usage

• "to bid someone good day": To say goodbye to someone formally.
  • He bid the guests good day and retired to his study.
• "to have a good day": A common modern wish for someone's day to be pleasant.
  • The cashier smiled and said, "Have a good day!"

Variants and Related Words

• Goodbye / Good-bye (n): The standard term for a farewell.
• Farewell (n): A more formal word for goodbye.
• Good morning / Good afternoon (phr): Time-specific greetings which are also sometimes used as farewells.

Synonyms

• Farewell
• Adieu (more formal/literary)
• Goodbye

Related Phrases

• "Make it a good day": An encouraging phrase implying the listener has the power to ensure their day is positive.
  • "I can't control the weather, but I can make it a good day anyway."

Idioms

• "Call it a day": To decide to stop working on something for the time being.
  • We've made enough progress; let's call it a good day and continue tomorrow.

Noun

1. a farewell remark
   • they said their good-byes