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

Society designated registries for a handful of monumental life events—weddings, housewarmings and baby showers. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

But when the high-profile duo hosted a housewarming party at their compound, only about half the board reportedly showed up. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026

Alessi 5009/15 Bottle Coaster Looking for a handsome housewarming gift? — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026

The Hope Center Foundation, United Power for Action and Justice, and Salem Baptist Church of Chicago were on hand to provide keys and housewarming gifts. — Bennett Lawson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 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