welcome kit — A package of materials, information, or gifts given to new employees, members, or participants to introduce them to an organization
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A package of materials, information, or gifts given to new employees, members, or participants to introduce them to an organization
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwelkəm kɪt/
Example Sentences
- The welcome kit included a coffee mug that said 'World's Okayest Employee' - at least they were honest!
- Our company's welcome kit contains everything you need: laptop, phone, and most importantly, the location of the best coffee machine.
- The HR department distributed welcome kits to all new interns during orientation week.
welcome kit
NOUN[/ˈwelkəm kɪt/]
A package of materials, information, or gifts given to new employees, members, or participants to introduce them to an organization
an HR representative cheerfully hands over a branded tote bag filled with company materials to a smiling new employee. The new worker receives the package with both hands while looking excited and grateful. The bag contains visible items like a company handbook, branded mug, polo shirt, and small office supplies spilling slightly from the top. The new employee's face shows appreciation as they examine the thoughtful collection of items. Other office workers in the background smile and wave welcomingly at the new team member. a package of materials and gifts being given to introduce someone new to an organization
On the welcome mat with your tool kit, your welcome kit is complete!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Welcome derives from Old English 'wilcuma', literally meaning 'desired guest' (wil- 'will, desire' + cuma 'guest, arrival'). Kit originates from Dutch 'kitte', meaning 'wooden container or box', later generalized to mean any collection of items or equipment. The compound 'welcome kit' emerged to denote a curated set of items presented to new guests or members.
Breakdown
Welcome: wil- (will, desire) + -cuma (guest, comer). Kit: from Dutch kitte (container, chest), later semantically extended to mean 'set or collection of related items or tools'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The welcome kit included a coffee mug that said 'World's Okayest Employee' - at least they were honest!”
“Our company's welcome kit contains everything you need: laptop, phone, and most importantly, the location of the best coffee machine.”
“The HR department distributed welcome kits to all new interns during orientation week.”
“She was disappointed when her welcome kit contained only company policies and no actual welcome chocolate.”
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