welcome wagonnoun [ U ]
uk/ˈwel.kəm ˌwæɡ.ən/us/ˈwel.kəm ˌwæɡ.ən/used in phrases such as 'roll out the welcome wagon' and 'be greeted by the welcome wagon' to refer to a happy and friendly way of greeting people who are new to a place:
She likes to roll out the welcome wagon for (= greet and be friendly to) everyone who moves onto the block.
Welcome Wagon
US trademark the name of an organization that gives information about businesses and services in a town to people who have recently moved there
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People who live or settle somewhere
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