Synonyms

housewarming

American

[hous-wawr-ming] / ˈhaʊsˌwɔr mɪŋ /

noun

a party to celebrate a person's or family's move to a new home.

Etymology

Origin of housewarming

First recorded in 1570–80; house + warm ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

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I asked it to find me a ceramic bowl to give as a housewarming gift, and one Etsy result came up among eight.

From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026

Social-media posts show her graduating from high school with an “honors” sash and hosting a housewarming party last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

The housewarming vibes set the tone for a conversation that allowed Harris to speak with comfort and embrace emojis, a delicacy she had been without during her time in the White House.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2025

A debut housewarming party drew 50 couples, noted the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 1, 2024

“And none of the fine ladies of Egypt Town could satisfy their curiosity with a little housewarming visit?”

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez

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