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  1. 03-Feb-2012, 14:13 #1
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    Default welcome party or welcoming party

    Is it correct to say welcome party or welcoming party?
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    Default Re: welcome party or welcoming party

    Quote Originally Posted by allthewayanime View Post
    Is it correct to say welcome party or welcoming party?
    Both could be correct in the right context.
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    Default Re: welcome party or welcoming party


    Quote Originally Posted by allthewayanime View Post
    Is it correct to say welcome party or welcoming party?
    To my ear a welcome party is an event and a welcoming party is a group of people (with the task of welcoming someone).

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