regards
/ɹɪˈɡɑɹdz/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Good wishes. — A greeting to pass on to another person.
Noun
Examples
Give my regards to your brother when you next see him.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Good wishes. — A greeting at the end of a letter or e-mail communication.
Noun
Examples
Regards, John. Kind regards, Peter.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “regards” mean?
Good wishes. — A greeting to pass on to another person.
Is “regards” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.