goddaughter

noun

god·​daugh·​ter ˈgäd-ˌdȯ-tər How to pronounce goddaughter (audio)
 also  ˈgȯd-
: a female godchild

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Emanuel was the inspiration behind the character Ari Gold on Entourage, while Staudinger is a fashion designer and the goddaughter of Cher. Angel Saunders, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025 Then there's the small, sweet moments—video of my goddaughter tottering in her first pair of shoes; my cat caught mid-yawn; a selfie of me and my dad on a date to the symphony. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024 Lewis-Martin has referred to Suggs as her goddaughter. Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024 Lewis-Martin has previously referred to Suggs as her goddaughter. Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for goddaughter 

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of goddaughter was before the 12th century

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“Goddaughter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goddaughter. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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goddaughter

noun
god·​daugh·​ter -ˌdȯt-ər How to pronounce goddaughter (audio)
: a female person for whom another person acts as sponsor at baptism
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