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Examples of godmother in a Sentence
Her aunt is also her godmother.
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There was never a day that my mom and my godmother weren’t wearing them.
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Kin Woo, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
On the day of the wedding, as the ceremony approached, Andrea was still watering flowers at his family home in jeans, while Alessandra was surrounded by her mother, godmother, cousin, and best friends.
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Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2025
Dig in: The cherry godmother cocktail at Brillobox mixes maraschino cherry syrup, amaretto and vodka in a simple, yet satisfying presentation.
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Ryan Deto, Axios, 4 Feb. 2025
Hepburn was named one of her godmothers, and the two families lives near each other in Switzerland.
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Victoria Edel, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
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Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of godmother was
before the 12th century
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“Godmother.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/godmother. Accessed 24 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
godmother
noun
god·moth·er
ˈgäd-ˌmət͟h-ər
also ˈgȯd-
: a female sponsor at baptism
More from Merriam-Webster on godmother
Nglish: Translation of godmother for Spanish Speakers
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