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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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 11 June 2026
She and her non-English-speaking immigrant parents were impressed by a staff intent on accelerating learning and a safe, welcoming campus.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Mac Engel
june 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
Please feel welcome to direct your thoughts and complaints to the comments section.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 11 June 2026
When friends and family return, that familiar smell telegraphs welcome and comfort before a single word is spoken.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
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Verb
Fat Joe, Jimmy Fallon and Adam Sandler clips welcomed viewers back from break with 38 seconds left, this time with the Knicks up one.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 11 June 2026
She and her non-English-speaking immigrant parents were impressed by a staff intent on accelerating learning and a safe, welcoming campus.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Interjection
To the Japanese, Dutch, Swiss, English, Danish, French, Aussie, Argentine, Jordanian, Kiwi and the rest of our brothers and sisters who have drained their bank accounts who plan to watch the 2026 World Cup here in DFW, welcome — please have your credit card and three-digit PIN ready.
—Mac Engel
june 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
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
Adjective
Complimentary sun loungers at La Môme Riviera, daily breakfast, welcome bottle of Champagne on ice, access to Surrenne spa and daily shuttle to Monaco are also part of all room categories.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
Please feel welcome to direct your thoughts and complaints to the comments section.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Noun
Other images of national teams from Senegal and Uzbekistan undergoing TSA-style screening outside their charter planes went viral, amping up the criticism toward America’s welcome to teams arriving for the tournament.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 11 June 2026
When friends and family return, that familiar smell telegraphs welcome and comfort before a single word is spoken.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
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Cite this Entry
“Welcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/welcome. Accessed 13 Jun. 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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