godsend

noun

god·​send ˈgäd-ˌsend 

also ˈgȯd-

: a desirable or needed thing or event that comes unexpectedly

The widespread rain was a godsend for farmers.

Synonyms of godsend

• boon
• benefit
• blessing

Examples of godsend in a Sentence

that holiday bonus has proved to be a godsend for my bills

Recent Examples on the Web

And the rear-wheel steering is a godsend in a vehicle of this scale. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 3 June 2026

In comparison to all of this, Clayton seems like a godsend. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026

That’s a godsend to those who have tried with robot vacuums before and found the little things give up at the slightest bump. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026

The bZ’s Tesla (NACS) port is a godsend. — Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from god-sent

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for godsend

• amend
• append
• ascend
• attend
• backend
• befriend
• boyfriend
• commend
• compend
• contend
• defend
• depend

Kids Definition

godsend

noun

god·​send -ˌsend 

: a desirable or needed thing or event that comes unexpectedly