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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In addition to her royal wedding, she's worn her designs to the nuptials of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Princess Charlotte's christening and in the days following Queen Elizabeth's death.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Buckingham Palace Music Room Silk Scarf Facing Buckingham Palace’s West Front, the Music Room is where christenings and other important royal events take place.
—Sarah Turner, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Sarah Fabergé, great-grand daughter of Peter Fabergé, was aboard for the christening of the ship and unveiling of the 180 mm, diamond, pearl and emerald egg last December in Miami.
—Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2024
Commodore tier guests enjoy private transfers between home and ships (within a 50-mile radius); complimentary airport transfers; discounts on fares, excursions, hotel and land programs, and invitations to new ship christenings.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Janine Henni, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Buckingham Palace Music Room Silk Scarf Facing Buckingham Palace’s West Front, the Music Room is where christenings and other important royal events take place.
—Sarah Turner, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Sarah Fabergé, great-grand daughter of Peter Fabergé, was aboard for the christening of the ship and unveiling of the 180 mm, diamond, pearl and emerald egg last December in Miami.
—Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2024
Commodore tier guests enjoy private transfers between home and ships (within a 50-mile radius); complimentary airport transfers; discounts on fares, excursions, hotel and land programs, and invitations to new ship christenings.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Christening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/christening. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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