godson

noun

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

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Last week, an 18-year-old man was charged with murder for the August 2024 shooting death of Brooks’ 21-year-old godson, Christion Tucker. Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025 After her godson doctors her résumé, Maya lands a C-suite job at a beauty company and almost immediately makes an enemy out of the boss’ daughter. James Mercadante, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025 The Duke of Westminster is, after all, the godson of the King, and his mother is Prince William’s godmother. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 30 July 2025 According to Penny Junor's book The Duchess: Camila Parker Bowles and the Love Affair That Rocked the Crown, Parker Bowles' son, Tom Parker Bowles, who is Charles' godson, was vetoed from the wedding party by Diana. Nicole Briese, People.com, 29 July 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 11 Sep. 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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