godsend

noun

god·​send ˈgäd-ˌsend How to pronounce godsend (audio)
 also  ˈgȯd-
: a desirable or needed thing or event that comes unexpectedly
The widespread rain was a godsend for farmers.

Examples of godsend in a Sentence

that holiday bonus has proved to be a godsend for my bills
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This is a godsend for big entertainers, anyone with pets, children, or the sort of individual who forgoes plates at any opportunity. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 27 Mar. 2025 Having a steady supply of milk was a godsend for poor families that struggled to feed their babies, and many people in San Pedro, especially mothers, were enormously grateful for Evangelina's work. Laura Gómez, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2025 Beekman 1802's Goat Milk Hand & Body Wash is a godsend for dry skin. Annie Blackman, Allure, 20 Mar. 2025 Samberg’s emergence as an elite shutdown defenseman has been a godsend for the Jets. Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for godsend

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from god-sent

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of godsend was in 1792

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“Godsend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/godsend. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

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godsend

noun
god·​send -ˌsend How to pronounce godsend (audio)
: a desirable or needed thing or event that comes unexpectedly

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