1. plural of namaste; a respectful greeting or gesture of acknowledgment used in South Asian cultures, typically performed by pressing the palms together and bowing slightly.
Usage: borrowed from Sanskrit; often used in yoga and wellness contexts in English-speaking countries

Examples

• The yoga instructor exchanged namastes with her students at the beginning of class.
• In Indian culture, namastes are a common way to show respect when meeting someone.
• The travelers learned to offer namastes as a polite greeting during their visit to Nepal.
• Many wellness centers begin and end sessions with namastes.
• The spiritual retreat emphasized the meaning behind namastes and other traditional practices.