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

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

Hundreds of people gathered at the Mogadishu Airport to give a warm welcome to Omar Artan.

From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026

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

"Is that warm welcome for everybody, or just me?"

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins

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