welcomed; welcoming
1
: to greet hospitably and with courtesy or cordiality
2
: to accept with pleasure the occurrence or presence of
welcomes danger
welcomer
noun
—used to express a greeting to a guest or newcomer upon arrival
1
: received gladly into one's presence or companionship
was always welcome in their home
2
: giving pleasure : received with gladness or delight especially in response to a need
a welcome relief
3
: willingly permitted or admitted
he was welcome to come and go—
W. M. Thackeray
W. M. Thackeray4
—used in the phrase "You're welcome" as a reply to an expression of thanks
welcomely
adverb
welcomeness
noun
1
: a greeting or reception usually upon arrival
a warm welcome
2
: the state of being welcome
overstayed their welcome
Examples of welcome in a Sentence
Verb
She welcomed the students into her home.
We welcome you to the show.
He's a bright student who welcomes a challenge.
Adjective
That will be a welcome change.
He was a welcome sight.
Noun
He was given a hero's welcome when he returned home after winning the race.
offered a warm welcome to the stranger
Recent Examples on the Web
Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
Israel welcomes home list of 20 living hostages The Israeli government has begun publicly welcoming home the 20 living hostages freed.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
Amorim’s side welcome Fulham to Old Trafford on Sunday in an FA Cup fourth-round tie before a Europa League last-16 first-leg trip to Real Sociedad next Thursday.
—Luke Bosher, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Ryley Amond,jason Stauffer, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Accompanied by a local police officer, they were seen posing for photos with visitors at a nearby Mississippi River welcome center and at Tom Lee Park—an approach reflecting Memphis’s effort to balance security with community trust.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Take, for instance, the purple welcome drink made of an infusion of rosemary, ayrampo seed, lemon juice, water, and sugar, which was so refreshing, our group asked for it nightly as an aperitivo.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
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Verb
The numbers appeared to back up his hypothesis, with the show welcoming 12,000 visitors over its four-day run, up from around 9,500 a year ago.
—Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
Israel welcomes home list of 20 living hostages The Israeli government has begun publicly welcoming home the 20 living hostages freed.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Interjection
As such, the works on the opening program of Miami City Ballet’s 40th anniversary season welcome some to a homecoming and others to a housewarming.
—Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
Amorim’s side welcome Fulham to Old Trafford on Sunday in an FA Cup fourth-round tie before a Europa League last-16 first-leg trip to Real Sociedad next Thursday.
—Luke Bosher, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Our expert take The Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card is an excellent business card with useful benefits, valuable rewards and a generous welcome bonus.
—Ryley Amond,jason Stauffer, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Accompanied by a local police officer, they were seen posing for photos with visitors at a nearby Mississippi River welcome center and at Tom Lee Park—an approach reflecting Memphis’s effort to balance security with community trust.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
Good morning and welcome to Fox News’ morning newsletter, Fox News First.
—FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Take, for instance, the purple welcome drink made of an infusion of rosemary, ayrampo seed, lemon juice, water, and sugar, which was so refreshing, our group asked for it nightly as an aperitivo.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
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Cite this Entry
“Welcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/welcome. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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welcome
1 of 4 interjection
wel·come
ˈwel-kəm 
—used to greet a guest or newcomer upon arrival
welcome
2 of 4 verb
welcomed; welcoming
1
: to greet in a warm and friendly manner
2
: to receive or accept with pleasure
welcomes a challenge
welcomer
noun
welcome
3 of 4 adjective1
: received gladly
a welcome visitor
2
: giving pleasure : pleasing
welcome news
3
: willingly permitted to do, have, or enjoy something
anyone is welcome to use the pool
4
—used in the phrase "You're welcome" as a reply to an expression of thanks
welcome
4 of 4 noun
: a friendly greeting or reception
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