christened; christening
ˈkri-sə-niŋ 
ˈkris-niŋ
1
a
: baptize sense 1
was christened when he was three months old
b
: to name at baptism
They christened the baby Anne.
2
: to name or dedicate (something, such as a ship) by a ceremony that often involves breaking a bottle of champagne
3
: name sense 1
The newspaper christened her as the reigning Queen of Tennis.
4
: to use for the first time
They christened the new ballpark with a win.
Examples of christen in a Sentence
He was christened when he was three months old.
They christened the baby Anna.
The politician was chosen to christen a new ship.
The newspaper has christened her as the reigning Queen of Tennis.
They christened the new ball park with a win.
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Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
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—Spin Staff, SPIN, 1 June 2026
Fresh off the glow of his summit with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, Mayor Brandon Johnson signaled Friday that Chicago could be due for another street or landmark christened after a pontiff.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
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Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
Charli xcx’s new album has been christened Music, Fashion, Film and will be released July 24 through Atlantic.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 1 June 2026
Fresh off the glow of his summit with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, Mayor Brandon Johnson signaled Friday that Chicago could be due for another street or landmark christened after a pontiff.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
The 288-foot stunner, formerly known as Project Vento, has now been christened Angelique.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
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“Christen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/christen. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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