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

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

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

From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2026

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

From Salon ● Mar. 7, 2026

Even though they didn’t expect a warm welcome, no one was to be seen at the station, not even the attendants.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers

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