Definition

1. Noun:
   • An acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting: A phrase, statement, or remark made when someone is leaving, intended to convey good wishes for the future.

Usage

• This noun phrase is used to describe the act of saying goodbye. It is a formal or literary way to refer to a farewell.
• It is typically used in written English or in formal speech.

Examples

• Noun:
  • He said a few quiet words of farewell to his colleagues before leaving the office for the last time.
  • The letter concluded with a heartfelt word of farewell.
  • Their words of farewell were lost in the noise of the departing train.

Advanced Usage

• "to bid someone a word of farewell": To say goodbye to someone formally.
  • The ambassador bid the dignitaries a formal word of farewell.
• "as a word of farewell": Used to introduce a final, parting comment.
  • "As a word of farewell," she said, "I wish you all the greatest success."

Variants and Related Words

• Farewell (noun/interjection): The act of parting or a conventional expression used at parting. (e.g., ; )
• Goodbye (noun/interjection): A common expression used when parting. (e.g., )
• Valediction (noun): A formal word for a farewell address or statement.

Synonyms

• Parting words: Words spoken when leaving.
• Send-off: A demonstration of goodwill at a departure.
• Adieu: A goodbye (from French, often used poetically).

Related Phrases

• To say one's farewells: To bid goodbye to people.
  • It took her an hour to say her farewells to everyone at the party.
• A fond farewell: A tender or affectionate goodbye.
  • They gave their retiring teacher a fond farewell.

Related Idioms

• To kiss something goodbye: To accept the loss of something.
  • If you don't study, you can kiss your chances of passing goodbye. (Note: This idiom uses "goodbye" but is conceptually related to parting or loss.)

Noun

1. an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting