welcomed; welcoming
1
: to greet hospitably and with courtesy or cordiality
2
: to accept with pleasure the occurrence or presence of
welcomes danger
welcomer
noun
—used to express a greeting to a guest or newcomer upon arrival
1
: received gladly into one's presence or companionship
was always welcome in their home
2
: giving pleasure : received with gladness or delight especially in response to a need
a welcome relief
3
: willingly permitted or admitted
He was welcome to come and go …—
William Thackeray
William Thackeray4
—used in the phrase you're welcome as a reply to an expression of thanks
welcomely
adverb
welcomeness
noun
1
: a greeting or reception usually upon arrival
a warm welcome
2
: the state of being welcome
overstayed their welcome
Examples of welcome in a Sentence
Verb
She welcomed the students into her home.
We welcome you to the show.
He's a bright student who welcomes a challenge.
Adjective
That will be a welcome change.
He was a welcome sight.
Noun
He was given a hero's welcome when he returned home after winning the race.
offered a warm welcome to the stranger
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Jaylon ThompsonKansas City Star7 Apr. 2026
The archdiocese said in total over 600 people were also welcomed into the Catholic church—a 38% increase from last year.
—Marissa SulekCBS News6 Apr. 2026
Kansas City Star17 Feb. 2026
Spursmeanwhilewelcome Aston Villawho have already won at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the Premier League this season and eliminated the north London side from last season’s FA Cup at the fourth-round stageon Saturday evening.
—Colin MillarNew York Times9 Jan. 2026
Evan MooreCharlotte Observer9 Apr. 2026
For an organization that’s traded away high-scoring veterans such as Panarin and Chris Kreider and lacks top-end prospectsPerreault stands out as a welcome anomaly.
—Vincent Z. MercoglianoNew York Times8 Apr. 2026
Joel FederThe Drive9 Apr. 2026
Good morning and welcome to Fox News' morning newsletterFox News First.
—FOXNews.com9 Apr. 2026
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Verb
The Royals welcome the production.
—Jaylon ThompsonKansas City Star7 Apr. 2026
The archdiocese said in total over 600 people were also welcomed into the Catholic church—a 38% increase from last year.
—Marissa SulekCBS News6 Apr. 2026
Interjection
Carlos Estévez received his Kansas City welcome last season.
—Kansas City Star17 Feb. 2026
Spursmeanwhilewelcome Aston Villawho have already won at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the Premier League this season and eliminated the north London side from last season’s FA Cup at the fourth-round stageon Saturday evening.
—Colin MillarNew York Times9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
The spicy crema base balanced the smoky chickenroasted cornand punchy jalapeños perfectlywhile the lime added a sharpwelcome spark.
—Evan MooreCharlotte Observer9 Apr. 2026
For an organization that’s traded away high-scoring veterans such as Panarin and Chris Kreider and lacks top-end prospectsPerreault stands out as a welcome anomaly.
—Vincent Z. MercoglianoNew York Times8 Apr. 2026
Noun
Good morning and welcome to The Downshiftor TDS for short.
—Joel FederThe Drive9 Apr. 2026
Good morning and welcome to Fox News' morning newsletterFox News First.
—FOXNews.com9 Apr. 2026
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“Welcome.” Merriam-Webster.com DictionaryMerriam-Websterhttps://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/welcome. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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welcome
1 of 4 interjection
wel·come
ˈwel-kəm 
—used to greet a guest or newcomer upon arrival
welcome
2 of 4 verb
welcomed; welcoming
1
: to greet in a warm and friendly manner
2
: to receive or accept with pleasure
welcomes a challenge
welcomer
noun
welcome
3 of 4 adjective1
: received gladly
a welcome visitor
2
: giving pleasure : pleasing
welcome news
3
: willingly permitted to dohaveor enjoy something
anyone is welcome to use the pool
4
—used in the phrase "You're welcome" as a reply to an expression of thanks
welcome
4 of 4 noun
: a friendly greeting or reception
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