housewarming party — A party held to celebrate moving into a new home
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A party held to celebrate moving into a new home
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhaʊsˌwɔrmɪŋ ˈpɑrti/
Example Sentences
- Don't forget to bring a plant to their housewarming party - their new place needs some green life!
- The housewarming party was so crowded that we had to warm the house by body heat alone.
- She spent weeks planning the perfect housewarming party to show off her new kitchen.
housewarming party
NOUN[/ˈhaʊsˌwɔrmɪŋ ˈpɑrti/]
A party held to celebrate moving into a new home
A party held to celebrate moving into a new home
A charming host creates a warming housewarming party!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The term 'housewarming party' originated from the literal concept of making a house warm and hospitable. It combines 'house' with 'warming,' reflecting an ancient practice of gathering to bring warmth, life, and vitality to a new dwelling through communal celebration.
Breakdown
house (dwelling) + warming (making warm; bringing life and comfort) + party (social gathering). The compound emphasizes the ritual of infusing a new home with warmth and communal energy.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Don't forget to bring a plant to their housewarming party - their new place needs some green life!”
“The housewarming party was so crowded that we had to warm the house by body heat alone.”
“She spent weeks planning the perfect housewarming party to show off her new kitchen.”
“Our housewarming party turned into a furniture assembly party when half the guests started building our IKEA shelf.”
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