good evening
fixed phr..fixed phr.. A polite greeting you use when you meet someone in the evening.
fixed phr.. A conventional formula used as a greeting in the evening, typically from around 6 p.m. or sunset onwards.
"Good evening," the host said, opening the door.
The news anchor always starts the 7 p.m. broadcast with a calm "Good evening."
As the final guests arrived for the formal dinner party, the butler greeted them with a crisp, "Good evening."
This is used only as a greeting, never as a way to say goodbye.
Contrast directly with 'Good night', which is a farewell phrase, to prevent a very common learner error.
I'm leaving the party now. Good evening everyone!I'm leaving the party now. Good night everyone!'Good evening' is for arriving or meeting; 'Good night' is for leaving or going to sleep.