open arms

plural noun

Synonyms of open armsnext
: an eager or warm welcome
greeted them with open arms

Examples of open arms in a Sentence

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Newport and Live Nation have been working with the state and the city of Riverside to welcome out-of-towners with open arms. Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026 Fort Lauderdale should welcome quality retailers with open arms, not scare them away. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2026 Since then, he's won two Grammys and has been welcomed by the country music community with open arms. Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026 Nobody was there to welcome me with open arms. Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for open arms

Word History

First Known Use

1670, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of open arms was in 1670

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“Open arms.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20arms. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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open arms

plural noun
: an eager or warm welcome
greeted us with open arms

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