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
Oh hi, Miami: Michelin Guide adding Broward, Palm Beach county restaurants in 2025 Venezuelan refugees in Florida face deportation after Trump revokes protections Live Local Act backlash growing in Fort Lauderdale. Ruscena Wiederholt, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2025 The only state that’s round (o) on the outside and high (hi) on the inside likewise scores high for ownership costs and adept access to vehicles and maintenance sources. Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 30 Jan. 2025 Chia Water The epitome of the healthy drinks fixation (hi, Hailey Bieber’s Strawberry Glaze Erewhon smoothie), chia water provides you extra hydration and flavor. Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2025 Saying hi first never hurts, and work will be a natural topic based on your travel choices. Jodie Cook, Forbes, 8 Jan. 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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Cite this Entry

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

Kids Definition

hi

interjection
used especially as a greeting

Medical Definition

HI

abbreviation
hemagglutination inhibition

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