housewarming

noun

house·​warm·​ing ˈhau̇s-ˌwȯr-miŋ 

: a party to celebrate the taking possession of a house or premises

Examples of housewarming in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For a distinctive host or housewarming gift, pick up small batch sauces, seasonings, and tea blends to share (or keep for yourself). — Lauren Sieben, Midwest Living, 27 May 2026

Carl showed up at Lindsay’s housewarming with a thoughtful gift for Lindsay and her daughter. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026

Bringing this Marimekko flower vase as a housewarming gift will all but seal your invite to future festivities. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 June 2026

Especially after 5,000 of your neighbors show up for the housewarming party. — Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for housewarming

• bombing
• calming
• palming
• embalming

Kids Definition

housewarming

noun

house·​warm·​ing ˈhau̇-swȯr-miŋ 

: a party to celebrate moving into a new home