housewarming

English

noun
Definitions
  • (idiomatic) A party to celebrate moving into a new home.
  • The act of welcoming a person/family to their newly purchased or newly rented home.

Etymology

Compound from English house (a house, company) + English warming.

Origin

English

warming

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