Definition

Noun: A person whose role is to welcome people, typically upon their arrival at a business or event. A greeter acknowledges guests, offers a friendly welcome, and may provide initial information or direction.

Usage

A "greeter" is someone stationed at an entrance or reception area to welcome individuals. This role is common in retail stores, restaurants, hotels, and at event venues. The term emphasizes the act of offering a salutation or acknowledgment.

Examples

• The store employs a friendly greeter at the main door to welcome every customer.
• As the official greeter for the conference, her job was to hand out name tags and programs.
• We were welcomed by a greeter who showed us to our table.

Advanced Usage

• Professional/Institutional Role: The term often implies a formal or assigned position, distinguishing it from a casual host.
  • The hospital uses volunteers as greeters to help patients and visitors find their way.
• Digital/Automated Context: In computing, a "greeter" can refer to a program or screen that welcomes a user to a system.
  • The login screen acts as the system's greeter.

Variants and Related Words

• Greet (verb): To address with salutations or expressions of kind wishes upon meeting or arrival.
• Greeting (noun): A salutation on meeting.

Synonyms

• Welcomer
• Host / Hostess
• Receptionist (though this role often includes additional administrative duties)

Related Phrases

• To work as a greeter: To have the job of welcoming people.
  • During the holidays, he works as a greeter at the department store.
• Meet-and-greet: An event or session where someone, often a celebrity or public figure, greets and interacts with people.
  • The band held a meet-and-greet for their fans after the concert.

Noun

1. a person who greets
   • the newcomers were met by smiling greeters