housewarming
noun
house·warm·ing
ˈhau̇s-ˌwȯr-miŋ 
: a party to celebrate the taking possession of a house or premises
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Strong attendance and lots of donations are the best housewarming presents Executive Director Pam Klaus could hope for.
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Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 20 June 2026
The petite Hudson is equally enticing, focusing on somewhat more traditional items and smaller scale accessories excellent for host and housewarming presents.
—Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
Amanda and a group of friends went to a housewarming party before deciding on a whim to go to Pulse, an LGBTQ+-friendly nightclub that was hosting a Latin Night.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Especially after 5,000 of your neighbors show up for the housewarming party.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
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Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 20 June 2026
The petite Hudson is equally enticing, focusing on somewhat more traditional items and smaller scale accessories excellent for host and housewarming presents.
—Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
Amanda and a group of friends went to a housewarming party before deciding on a whim to go to Pulse, an LGBTQ+-friendly nightclub that was hosting a Latin Night.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Especially after 5,000 of your neighbors show up for the housewarming party.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
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“Housewarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/housewarming. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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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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