housewarming
noun
house·warm·ing
ˈhau̇s-ˌwȯr-miŋ 
: a party to celebrate the taking possession of a house or premises
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When Ross was moving in last July, he was welcomed by none other than Combs, who presented his pal with a golf cart as a housewarming gift.
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 13 May 2025
Still, this is a nice housewarming present for a pizza lover.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 31 Mar. 2025
But things took a turn when their mutual friend, Peter, invited them both to a housewarming party.
—Gil MacIas, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Users can create events, such as birthdays, graduations and housewarming parties, and manage RSVPs and guest lists through the app.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 13 May 2025
Still, this is a nice housewarming present for a pizza lover.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 31 Mar. 2025
But things took a turn when their mutual friend, Peter, invited them both to a housewarming party.
—Gil MacIas, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Users can create events, such as birthdays, graduations and housewarming parties, and manage RSVPs and guest lists through the app.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for housewarming
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“Housewarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/housewarming. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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housewarming
noun
house·warm·ing
ˈhau̇-swȯr-miŋ
: a party to celebrate moving into a new home
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