christening
noun
chris·ten·ing
kri-sə-niŋ 
ˈkris-niŋˈ
: the ceremony of baptizing and naming a child
Examples of christening in a Sentence
The whole family was invited to the christening.
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Charles, the Prince of Wales, asked Ward—who had previously made sketches of the royal family at Balmoral Castle and painted the christenings of the prince’s sons, William and Harry—to join a royal visit to Italy as the official tour artist.
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 May 2025
Samuelsson’s relatives traveled from their remote village for the christening of Marcus Addis.
—Pervaiz Shallwani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
From Christmas to christenings, birthday cakes to wedding showers, the essential Southern dessert is a favorite, no matter the time of year.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
The collection included images from Diana's christening and a childhood photo of her playing outside.
—Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2024
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 May 2025
Samuelsson’s relatives traveled from their remote village for the christening of Marcus Addis.
—Pervaiz Shallwani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
From Christmas to christenings, birthday cakes to wedding showers, the essential Southern dessert is a favorite, no matter the time of year.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
The collection included images from Diana's christening and a childhood photo of her playing outside.
—Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2024
See All Example Sentences for christening
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“Christening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/christening. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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