used especially as a greeting
just called to say hi

HI

2 of 2

abbreviation

1
Hawaii
2
high intensity
3
humidity index

Examples of hi in a Sentence

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Interjection
While the season is often filled with soft pastels (hi, lavender milk nails) and shimmery nudes, some celebs have decided to go in a different direction this season. Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025 This free event will feature a live recording of the podcast with panelists including myself (come say hi!), Joshua Walker, Victor Martinez and Nicole Snell. Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2025 The latest: Last weekend, my parents Laurie and Dan (hi mom and dad!), sister Marisa and niece Nadia — who all live in northern Indiana — came down for our appointment with Brian at Masterwork Tattoo. Arika Herron, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025 To boost your Italian diction, learn also to say buon giorno, for hi/good day. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hi

Word History

Etymology

Interjection

Middle English hy

First Known Use

Interjection

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hi was in the 15th century

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“Hi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hi. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

hi

interjection
used especially as a greeting

Medical Definition

HI

abbreviation
hemagglutination inhibition

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