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.

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warm welcome

The warm welcome has caught many by surprise in France.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026

It was an emotional moment for many of the Canadian fans, who said they felt an extremely warm welcome even if their country's mood has recently grown more frosty towards the US.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

Harald "worked tirelessly throughout his reign to strengthen the ties uniting Norway and France", French President Emmanuel Macron wrote on X, recalling a "warm welcome" on his visit to Oslo in June 2025.

From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026

For 50 years, diners in Los Feliz knew they could count on a warm welcome and a hearty meal from Tony Fanara.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026

As soon as I entered, I got a warm welcome from A.J.’s mom, his younger brother, Ty, his little sister, DeeLee, and his baby brother, Beau.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney

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