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Welcome Party: Meaning, Examples & Usage
Meaning 1：welcoming party (Welcome Party)
Welcome Party
/ˈwɛlkəm ˈpɑːrti/
n.
A party held to greet and celebrate someone new joining a group or community.
welcoming party
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/ˈwɛlkəmɪŋ ˈpɑːrti/
n.
A social gathering organized to greet and celebrate a new person joining a group or community, often including food, games, and introductions.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Welcome from OE 'wilcuma' (desired guest) + Party from OF 'partie' (part).
💡 Mnemonic
Think of a 'welcome mat' inviting you to a 'party' – that's a welcome party!
📖 Example
Our department organized a warm welcome party for the new intern, complete with games and homemade snacks.
Our department organized a warm welcome party for the new intern, complete with games and homemade snacks.
🔗 Collocations
throw a welcome party – organize a welcome party
host a welcome party – act as the host of a welcome party
attend a welcome party – participate in a welcome party
🔄 Synonyms
greeting party (n.) – a party for greeting someone new
welcoming event (n.) – an event to welcome newcomers
introduction party (n.) – a party to introduce a new person to the group
🚫 Antonyms
farewell party (n.) – a party to say goodbye to someone leaving
📖 Cultural Story
Welcome parties originate from ancient hospitality. Today, they are informal rituals to integrate newcomers and boost team spirit.
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