housewarming

noun

house·​warm·​ing ˈhau̇s-ˌwȯr-miŋ How to pronounce housewarming (audio)
: a party to celebrate the taking possession of a house or premises

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Still, this is a nice housewarming present for a pizza lover. Simon Hill, Wired News, 31 Mar. 2025 But things took a turn when their mutual friend, Peter, invited them both to a housewarming party. Gil MacIas, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024 Users can create events, such as birthdays, graduations and housewarming parties, and manage RSVPs and guest lists through the app. Kif Leswing, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025 Personalise it by adding their initial in luxe velvet for a quirky housewarming gift. Dedcool, refinery29.com, 4 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for housewarming

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of housewarming was in 1577

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“Housewarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/housewarming. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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housewarming

noun
house·​warm·​ing ˈhau̇-swȯr-miŋ How to pronounce housewarming (audio)
: a party to celebrate moving into a new home

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