open arms

plural noun

: an eager or warm welcome

greeted them with open arms

Examples of open arms in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

America has a mixed history of welcoming people, but many of our ancestors certainly took advantage of its open arms. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026

While Charles has seemingly welcomed them back in with open arms, both Kate and William are much more cautious. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 15 Aug. 2026

The students agreed that Bostonians have welcomed them with open arms the past few weeks, even amid Scotland’s overwhelming takeover of the city with the Tartan Army. — Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 26 June 2026

Democrats' left flank said the party's latest nominees should be welcomed with open arms. — ABC News, 25 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1670, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for open arms

• firearms
• alarms
• disarms
• forearms
• gendarmes
• charms
• farms
• harms

Kids Definition

open arms

plural noun

: an eager or warm welcome

greeted us with open arms