housewarming
noun
house·warm·ing
ˈhau̇s-ˌwȯr-miŋ 
: a party to celebrate the taking possession of a house or premises
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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.
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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
The new neighbors are a very friendly couple, and my husband and I welcomed them to the neighborhood with a small housewarming gift.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
Is a housewarming gift just for someone moving into a new place?
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
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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
The new neighbors are a very friendly couple, and my husband and I welcomed them to the neighborhood with a small housewarming gift.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
Is a housewarming gift just for someone moving into a new place?
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
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“Housewarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/housewarming. Accessed 5 Oct. 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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