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 …—
William Thackeray
William 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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Jason Green, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
As Detroit prepares to welcome thousands of people downtown for Grand Prix weekend, city leaders say public safety has been a months-long effort.
—Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Carlos Estévez received his Kansas City welcome last season.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
Jay King, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Honey bees soon became a symbol of colonization, and not always a welcome one.
—Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
This approach provides a warm welcome to visitors while serving a purpose.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026
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Verb
The San Francisco Bay Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations also welcomed the sentence.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
As Detroit prepares to welcome thousands of people downtown for Grand Prix weekend, city leaders say public safety has been a months-long effort.
—Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Interjection
He was announced as the host for WrestleMania 42 and appeared in Las Vegas to announce the attendance, welcome Bianca Belair for her pregnancy revelation and had a segment with Danhausen, The Miz and Kit Wilson.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Carlos Estévez received his Kansas City welcome last season.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
That type of athleticism would be a welcome addition to a team that ranked 29th in dunks.
—Jay King, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Honey bees soon became a symbol of colonization, and not always a welcome one.
—Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
Noun
Good morning and welcome to Fox News' morning newsletter, Fox News First.
—FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
This approach provides a warm welcome to visitors while serving a purpose.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026
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“Welcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/welcome. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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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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