Definition of housewarming
:a party to celebrate the taking possession of a house or premises
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Read more Gordy gave Reaves, who grew up across the street from the mansion, his baby grand Steinway piano as a housewarming gift.
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A housewarming reception is planned for later this year.
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The generous 18-ounce tin also makes a superb housewarming gift: Squirrel Brand Italian Black Truffle Almonds, $23.99 for 18 ounces, $28.99 in paper gift box; $46.99 for 36 ounces in wooden gift box, squirrelbrand.com.
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The Ozone Layers Quilt Guild, which regularly meets at St. Timothy's United Methodist Church, donated housewarming quilts.
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The community came together to create housewarming gifts for McGee and McHugh.
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First Known Use of housewarming
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HOUSEWARMING Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of housewarming for English Language Learners
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: a party to celebrate moving into a new home
HOUSEWARMING Defined for Kids
housewarming
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house·warm·ing
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Definition of housewarming for Students
:a party to celebrate moving into a new home
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