godparent

noun

god·​par·​ent ˈgäd-ˌper-ənt How to pronounce godparent (audio)
 also  ˈgȯd-
: a sponsor at baptism

Examples of godparent in a Sentence

My aunt and uncle are also my godparents.
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The Brinks became the godparents of the Curry children and the Currys became the godparents of Cameron. Skyler Caruso, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024 Stephen's godparents are Cameron's biological parents, Greg Brink and Michelle Bain-Brink. Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024 His mother, Natalia, is a childhood friend of the late Princess Diana (a godmother to Lady Edwina) and a godparent of Prince William. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024 Gibbs-White made such an impression on Foden, his room-mate with England’s under-17s, the City player asked him to be a godparent to two of his children. Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for godparent 

Word History

First Known Use

1693, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of godparent was in 1693

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“Godparent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/godparent. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

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godparent

noun
god·​par·​ent -ˌpar-ənt How to pronounce godparent (audio)
-ˌper-
: a sponsor at baptism

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