godson

noun

god·​son ˈgäd-ˌsən How to pronounce godson (audio)
: a male godchild

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Lowe is the godson of Lucas’ father, John Lucas II, the former NBA player and coach. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025 Prosecutors said Jordan, who was Mizell’s godson, and Washington killed the 37-year-old hip-hop icon because they were cut out of a cocaine deal. John Annese, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2025 On Wednesday, June 19, the actress, 66, shared an adorable snap of her godson Cosmo wearing a red Los Angeles Angels cap — and could not help but gush about the image. Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 20 June 2024 Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Taylor Swift's close friend, actress Jaime King, is in the midst of a massive child custody change involving her two sons, one of whom is Swift's godson. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for godson

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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“Godson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/godson. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

godson

noun
god·​son -ˌsən How to pronounce godson (audio)
: a male person for whom another person acts as sponsor at baptism

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