welcomed; welcoming
1
: to greet hospitably and with courtesy or cordiality
2
: to accept with pleasure the occurrence or presence of
welcomes danger
welcomer
noun
—used to express a greeting to a guest or newcomer upon arrival
1
: received gladly into one's presence or companionship
was always welcome in their home
2
: giving pleasure : received with gladness or delight especially in response to a need
a welcome relief
3
: willingly permitted or admitted
he was welcome to come and go—
W. M. Thackeray
W. M. Thackeray4
—used in the phrase "You're welcome" as a reply to an expression of thanks
welcomely
adverb
welcomeness
noun
1
: a greeting or reception usually upon arrival
a warm welcome
2
: the state of being welcome
overstayed their welcome
Examples of welcome in a Sentence
Verb
She welcomed the students into her home.
We welcome you to the show.
He's a bright student who welcomes a challenge.
Adjective
That will be a welcome change.
He was a welcome sight.
Noun
He was given a hero's welcome when he returned home after winning the race.
offered a warm welcome to the stranger
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Makena Gera, People.com, 6 July 2025
The 1978 acceptance letter that welcomed Ride as a member of NASA's Astronaut Group 8 — the first one in the agency's history to include women — brought $5,046.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 6 July 2025
AFAR Media, 8 July 2025
The property is split into two camps with nine tents each, and one family tent (all ages are welcome).
—Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
Ryley Amond, CNBC, 8 July 2025
Capitalize on games like Mets-Orioles and Phillies-Giants on Tuesday or the Club World Cup semifinal between PSG and Real Madrid on Wednesday with this welcome offer.
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Verb
Her husband died when their kids were young, but Mimi went on to welcome multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
—Makena Gera, People.com, 6 July 2025
The 1978 acceptance letter that welcomed Ride as a member of NASA's Astronaut Group 8 — the first one in the agency's history to include women — brought $5,046.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 6 July 2025
Adjective
While passengers whose shoes trigger alarms will still be subject to additional screening (such as shoes that have thick metal buckles), the broader policy change is sure to come as a welcome relief for many frequent fliers.
—AFAR Media, 8 July 2025
The property is split into two camps with nine tents each, and one family tent (all ages are welcome).
—Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
Noun
For those who aren't currently Amazon Prime members, this elevated welcome offer makes now a good time to sign up for the Prime Visa.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 8 July 2025
Capitalize on games like Mets-Orioles and Phillies-Giants on Tuesday or the Club World Cup semifinal between PSG and Real Madrid on Wednesday with this welcome offer.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
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“Welcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/welcome. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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welcome
1 of 4 interjection
wel·come
ˈwel-kəm 
—used to greet a guest or newcomer upon arrival
welcome
2 of 4 verb
welcomed; welcoming
1
: to greet in a warm and friendly manner
2
: to receive or accept with pleasure
welcomes a challenge
welcomer
noun
welcome
3 of 4 adjective1
: received gladly
a welcome visitor
2
: giving pleasure : pleasing
welcome news
3
: willingly permitted to do, have, or enjoy something
anyone is welcome to use the pool
4
—used in the phrase "You're welcome" as a reply to an expression of thanks
welcome
4 of 4 noun
: a friendly greeting or reception
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