fairy godmother

fairy godmother

noun

Definition of FAIRY GODMOTHER

: a generous friend or benefactor

Examples of FAIRY GODMOTHER

1. <when it came time for the girl to go to college, Aunt Edna once again proved to be a reliable fairy godmother>

First Known Use of FAIRY GODMOTHER

1839

Related to FAIRY GODMOTHER

Synonyms: angel, donator, donor, benefactor, Maecenas, patron, sugar daddy

Related Words: benefactress, patroness; almoner, almsgiver, philanthropist; altruist, bestower, contributor, giver; helper, subscriber, supporter; guardian angel, protector, savior (or saviour)

Near Antonyms: beneficiary, donee, giftee, recipient

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Rhymes with FAIRY GODMOTHER

surrogate mother