housewarming
noun
house·warm·ing
ˈhau̇s-ˌwȯr-miŋ 
: a party to celebrate the taking possession of a house or premises
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Besides personal use, these also make the perfect housewarming gift.
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Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 2 Dec. 2024
Case in point, Stephen Schwarzman, the billionaire impresario of Blackstone, the world’s largest private equity firm, just hosted a 200-person housewarming party at his $27 million mansion in Newport.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
At the end of the episode, Sam crashes on the couch after Joel and Brad’s housewarming party.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 3 Nov. 2024
Looking to add a bit of whimsy to your front door or gift the ultimate housewarming present?
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
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Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 2 Dec. 2024
Case in point, Stephen Schwarzman, the billionaire impresario of Blackstone, the world’s largest private equity firm, just hosted a 200-person housewarming party at his $27 million mansion in Newport.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
At the end of the episode, Sam crashes on the couch after Joel and Brad’s housewarming party.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 3 Nov. 2024
Looking to add a bit of whimsy to your front door or gift the ultimate housewarming present?
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
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housewarming
noun
house·warm·ing
ˈhau̇-swȯr-miŋ
: a party to celebrate moving into a new home
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