adj
someone who is welcoming is friendly when you arrive in a place
　Everyone was very welcoming.
　Stephanie was standing at the door with a welcoming smile.
a welcoming place is pleasant and makes you feel relaxed
　a restaurant with a welcoming atmosphere
[only before noun]
done or organized in order to welcome someone to a place
welcoming committee/party
　I was met by a welcoming committee.
　a welcoming speech