godparent

noun

god·​par·​ent ˈgäd-ˌper-ənt How to pronounce godparent (audio)
 also  ˈgȯd-
: a sponsor at baptism

Examples of godparent in a Sentence

My aunt and uncle are also my godparents.
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Jenna Bush Hager and Savannah Guthrie are proud godparents to each other's children. Kayla Grant, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025 Jimmy is going to be christened, and, as a godparent, Siegfried has composed a speech for the event. Alice Burton, Vulture, 26 Jan. 2025 The Brinks became the godparents of the Curry children and the Currys became the godparents of Cameron. Skyler Caruso, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024 Stephen's godparents are Cameron's biological parents, Greg Brink and Michelle Bain-Brink. Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024 See All Example Sentences for godparent

Word History

First Known Use

1693, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of godparent was in 1693

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“Godparent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/godparent. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

godparent

noun
god·​par·​ent -ˌpar-ənt How to pronounce godparent (audio)
-ˌper-
: a sponsor at baptism

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