good day
The phrase 'good day' is a somewhat formal greeting or farewell used during daylight hours, more common in older or literary contexts.
Definition
A2General
(formal, dated)A polite expression used to greet someone or say goodbye during the daytime.
Example
- Good day to you, sir.
- She nodded and said, 'Good day,' as she left.
A2General
(informal, regional)An informal greeting used mainly in Australia, often shortened to 'g'day'.
Example
- G'day, mate! How's it going?
- He waved and said, 'G'day!' as he walked past.
B1General
A day that is pleasant, enjoyable, or successful.
Example
- Yesterday was a good day to test the muffin recipe redo.
- It was a good day for a picnic.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "good day":
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