warm welcome

Idioms

A hearty, hospitable reception or greeting, as in We got a very warm welcome when we finally arrived. This expression, dating from the mid-1700s, should not be confused with the similar warm reception, which from about 1700 signified a hostile welcome, as in His rivals were planning a warm reception for him.

Example Sentences

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After two weeks of warm welcome in Albany, Leah, Maggie, and Kate received a shocking summons.

From Literature

Members of the International Olympic Committee gave a warm welcome to Wasserman, who was in Italy earlier this month for the Winter Olympics.

From Los Angeles Times

"My message would be a warm welcome to all those teams," Paudel said as his side prepared to face Italy in Mumbai on Thursday.

From Barron's

During the parade of nations at Friday’s opening ceremony, the U.S. team received a warm welcome.

From Los Angeles Times

While this has received a warm welcome, taxpayers will still be covering some of the cost through other taxes.

From BBC

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