housewarming (/ˈhaʊs.wɔː.mɪŋ/)
noun · Intermediate · Daily Life
🔊 /ˈhaʊs.wɔː.mɪŋ/
Meaning
Meaning: new-home celebration
A party held to celebrate moving into a new home.
Examples
🗣 Their housewarming was crowded and cheerful, with neighbours bringing plants and bottles of wine.
Etymology
From the old custom of guests bringing firewood to warm a new house.
How & Where It’s Used
A celebration marking a move, where guests often bring small gifts.
📹 Watch "housewarming" on YouTube
Tags: events, home