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    Housewarming

    /ˈhaʊsˌwɜrmɪŋ/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A party or gathering held to celebrate someone moving into a new home.
    We are throwing a housewarming next Saturday to celebrate our new apartment.
    The act of welcoming someone into a new home.
    The housewarming included a ceremonial welcoming of the new neighbors.
    A gift, often given to someone who has just moved into a new house.
    She received a beautiful plant as a housewarming gift from her friend.

    Etymology

    The term originates from the practice of warming a new house or making it more livable.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    housewarming gift:
    A present given to someone moving into a new home.
    housewarming party:
    An event held to celebrate a new house.

    Related Words

    homewarming
    Another term used for a similar gathering.
    open house
    An event where the public is invited to view a home.

    Slang Meanings

    A chill gathering in a new place.
    We're having a little warm-up this Saturday for our housewarming.
    An informal get-together for friends to celebrate a new home.
    Let's do a house warm-up with pizza and drinks!