goddaughter

noun

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

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The celebration, led by his goddaughter Patti Austin and featuring performances from Stevie Wonder and rising jazz star Samara Joy, captured Jones’ seven-decade career and legacy as an artist, producer, arranger, and conductor. Jennifer Frederick, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024 His goddaughter suffered a fractured knee in the collapse. Ray Sanchez, CNN, 27 Oct. 2024 Parton recently learned that she and her pop star goddaughter are actually related during an Access Hollywood segment. Jessica Wang, EW.com, 24 Sep. 2024 In addition to Collins and Hamilton, Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar features interviews with Kim Kardashian, Sharon Stone, Taylor's granddaughter Naomi Wilding and Paris Jackson, Michael Jackson's daughter and Taylor's goddaughter. Jeremy Helligar, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for goddaughter 

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 21 Nov. 2024.

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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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