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warm welcome

Idioms

A hearty, hospitable reception or greeting, as in We got a very warm welcome when we finally arrived. This expression, dating from the mid-1700s, should not be confused with the similar warm reception, which from about 1700 signified a hostile welcome, as in His rivals were planning a warm reception for him.

Example Sentences

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The warm welcome on Capitol Hill was not lost on President Trump.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

He arrivedpenniless but was given a warm welcome by his hosts, when he was allowed to bunk up in the judge's house in Dundonald and was treated to an Ulster fry.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Tamba — Walking into Tamba, you’re immediately struck by the opulent decor and warm welcome from the host.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

During the parade of nations at Friday’s opening ceremony, the U.S. team received a warm welcome.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2026

Rahim Khan had warned me not to expect a warm welcome in Afghanistan from those who had stayed behind and fought the wars.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini

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