good evening

== English == === Alternative forms === good-evening (dated) === Etymology === An ellipsis for an expression such as "I wish you a good evening.". === Pronunciation === === Interjection === good evening (generally formal in US, Canada) Used as a greeting in the evening. Synonym: (obsolete) good-den ==== Usage notes ==== (US, Canada) Good evening is generally considered quite formal, such as by a television news anchor or at the beginning of an address to an audience. An exception is if it is said with exaggeration and with a smile, such as in "Good evening ladies! You are all looking lovely as usual." ==== Coordinate terms ==== good afternoon good morning good night ==== Translations ====