WELCOME
adjective
Definitions
- 1. Received with gladness; admitted willingly to the house, entertainment, or company; as, a welcome visitor. When the glad soul is made Heaven's welcome guest. Cowper.
- 2. Producing gladness; grateful; as, a welcome present; welcome news. "O, welcome hour!" Milton.
- 3. Free to have or enjoy gratuitously; as, you are welcome to the use of my library.
Other Definitions
This word also has 2 other definitions:
WELCOME
(noun)
1. Salutation to a newcomer. "Welcome ever smiles." Shak.
2. Kind reception of a guest or newcomer; as, we entered the house and found a ready welcom...
WELCOME
(verb)
To salute with kindness, as a newcomer; to receive and entertain hospitably and cheerfully; as, to welcome a visitor; to welcome a new idea. "I welcom...
Added: October 09, 2025
Updated: October 09, 2025