housewarming

[ˈhaʊswɔːmɪŋ]

housewarming Definition

a party to celebrate moving into a new home or apartment.

Using housewarming: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "housewarming" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    We're having a housewarming next weekend, would you like to come?

  • Example

    I brought a gift for the housewarming.

  • Example

    The housewarming was a great success with lots of food and drinks.

housewarming Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for housewarming

  • welcome party
  • move-in party

Phrases with housewarming

  • to host a party to celebrate moving into a new home or apartment

    Example

    We're planning to throw a housewarming next month.

  • a present given to someone who has just moved into a new home or apartment

    Example

    I bought them a nice housewarming gift to congratulate them on their new place.

  • a written or verbal request to attend a party celebrating moving into a new home or apartment

    Example

    Did you receive the housewarming invitation from our new neighbors?

Origins of housewarming

from the verb 'to warm' in the sense of making a place comfortable and welcoming

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Summary: housewarming in Brief

'Housewarming' [ˈhaʊswɔːmɪŋ] refers to a party thrown to celebrate moving into a new home or apartment. It is a time for friends and family to gather and congratulate the new homeowners. Phrases associated with 'housewarming' include 'throw a housewarming,' 'housewarming gift,' and 'housewarming invitation.'

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