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Good Evening

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What does Good Evening mean?

interjection

  1. Used as a greeting in the evening.

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He went back to his hotel, feeling that he had had a good evening, and he slept well.
Willa CatherAlexander's BridgeProject Gutenberg ebook #94
She then turned the conversation, and Charlotte having taken a cup of tea, wished her benevolent friend a good evening.
Mrs. RowsonCharlotte TempleProject Gutenberg ebook #171
More book examples (3)
“A good evening to you, venerable Father Wilson. Come up hither, I pray you, and pass a pleasant hour with me!”
Nathaniel HawthorneThe Scarlet LetterProject Gutenberg ebook #33
The landlady looked mildly at the invaders, saying in honest accents, “Good evening, gentlemen; there’s plenty of room. I hope there’s nothing amiss?”
Thomas HardyThe Mayor of CasterbridgeProject Gutenberg ebook #143
The General advanced with a firm step, and, as he came within hailing distance, made a very graceful bow, and exclaimed, "Good evening, ladies and gentlemen."
Joel BentonA Unique Story of a Marvellous Career: Life of Hon. Phineas T. BarnumProject Gutenberg ebook #1576