housewarming

noun

house·​warm·​ing ˈhau̇s-ˌwȯr-miŋ How to pronounce housewarming (audio)
: a party to celebrate the taking possession of a house or premises

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Percy's sister gave him the mannequins as a housewarming gift. Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 9 Oct. 2025 Bringing these Georg Jensen leather coasters as a housewarming gift will all but seal your invite to future festivities. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025 The Amazon gift bestsellers span little luxuries that make easy gifts for women, practical picks that double as gifts for men, and culinary crowd-pleasers for bosses or housewarmings. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025 Like a global embassy, the residence will serve to broadcast the brand’s identity, share its heritage and welcome guests ranging from fashion students to VIPs — starting with a housewarming party on Thursday during Paris Fashion Week. Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for housewarming

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First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of housewarming was in 1577

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“Housewarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/housewarming. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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housewarming

noun
house·​warm·​ing ˈhau̇-swȯr-miŋ How to pronounce housewarming (audio)
: a party to celebrate moving into a new home

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