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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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Trump beamed and applauded when hundreds of Chinese schoolchildren in brightly coloured outfits waved flags and flowers and chanted "welcome, welcome, warm welcome".

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

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

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

"My message would be a warm welcome to all those teams," Paudel said as his side prepared to face Italy in Mumbai on Thursday.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 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

The other Hunters didn’t like being around campers, especially boys, but they didn’t shoot any of us, which for them was a pretty warm welcome.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan

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