housewarming

noun

Definition of housewarmingnext
as in supper

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Recent Examples of housewarming Shop more thoughtful housewarming gifts at Quince below, including pretty linen napkins, a classic wine glass set, and a display-worthy electric kettle. — Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2026 Strong attendance and lots of donations are the best housewarming presents Executive Director Pam Klaus could hope for. — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 20 June 2026 The petite Hudson is equally enticing, focusing on somewhat more traditional items and smaller scale accessories excellent for host and housewarming presents. — Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026 Especially after 5,000 of your neighbors show up for the housewarming party. — Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for housewarming
Recent Examples of Synonyms for housewarming
  1. supper
  2. soiree
  3. tea
  4. shower
  5. stag
  6. cocktail party
  7. shindig
  8. clambake
Noun
  • Only light regional dishes and bites such as croquettes, Cinco Jotas ham, cheese, and quince, along with Rioja Alavesa wine, are served for lunch or supper via the Delicatessen or Egukzi Soro Bar and Garden (or room service).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Bella chews him out for punching Angus in the face right before Angus’s big presentation, which Johnny knew about because they were supposed to throw a return supper for him, a dinner Johnny was supposed to cook.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of supper
Noun
  • That evening, guests got elegantly cozy in pajamas for the slipper soirée.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
  • For the less adventurous, a quick cruise to neighboring islands, some of which get washed away by high tide, is a must-do for intimate picnics, shelling, or special soirees.
    — Joey Skladany, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of soiree
Noun
  • Suite guests unlock access to Summersalt, the resort’s swish, adults-only beach club with Burj-front sunbeds, while a refined Club Lounge offers a quiet spot for breakfasts, afternoon tea, and early-evening sundowners.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Platinum cardmembers will also receive a complimentary gift of a dark-roasted tea with any purchases, as well as an exclusive JW Anderson limited-edition work on card and bookmark package.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of tea
Noun
  • One of the three walk-in closets is situated in the very large bedroom, and the bathroom has been given a spa makeover with a marble shower.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 5 Oct. 2026
  • This contains a flushing toilet, a vanity sink, and a walk-in shower.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of shower
Noun
  • In 2014, the Glaswegian photographer Dougie Wallace released a collection of photographs of incredibly drunk stag-do and hen-do parties in Blackpool.
    — George Francis Lee, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The painting in question, known as The Persian Lady by Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger, shows a woman and a weeping stag.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of stag
Noun
  • Tonight, at a luxury hotel in the 8th arrondissement, Frasers Group CEO Michael Murray is hosting a cocktail party during Paris Fashion Week.
    — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Wear them with a black dress for a fall wedding or let the leopard print dress up a simple cocktail party look.
    — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of cocktail party
Noun
  • Mars’ Romantic Tour opening act Anderson Paak, aka DJ Peewee, was also on site at the phone-less shindig.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026
  • At the opening of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts on September 19, the Paramount legal tussle was the talk of the shindig.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of shindig
Noun
  • However, there’s no record of a fire affecting The Flagship or Bourdain throwing a clambake as a scam (although there were annual clambakes hosted by various chefs).
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The Tony team always knew that their film would end in a clambake.
    — Samantha Bergeson, Vanity Fair, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of clambake

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“Housewarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/housewarming. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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