greeter noun2 •A person who greets people on their arrival.The greeter is standing most or all of the time, and the weather may be unpleasant at that time of the year. If the greeter can bring a folding chair to sit on in slow periods, so much the better. — 1976 •A volunteer who shows tourists around their home city or region for free.The greeter system — a free service provided by volunteers — is popular in several cities throughout the world. — 2013 formsgreeters