Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
housewarming
noun
/ˈhaʊsˌwɜr.mɪŋ/

Definition
A party or gathering held to celebrate moving into a new home.

Examples
- After moving into their new apartment, they threw a housewarming party to celebrate.
- We received a lovely gift basket as a thank you for attending the housewarming.

Meaning
Housewarming refers to the tradition of welcoming others into a new residence by hosting an event.

Synonyms
- New home celebration
- Home inauguration
- Open house