christening
noun
chris·ten·ing
kri-sə-niŋ 
ˈkris-niŋˈ
: the ceremony of baptizing and naming a child
Examples of christening in a Sentence
The whole family was invited to the christening.
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Matthew and Camila McConaughey were on site at the christening of the Star Princess, the newest ship in Princess Cruises' fleet, on Thursday, Nov. 6, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
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Mackenzie Schmidt, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
The New York Giants' season has been filled with highs and lows — from the christening of rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, to the season-ending injury of promising rookie running back Cam Skattebo.
—Anne Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
One of the estate's features includes St Mary Magdalene Church, a medieval church used by the royal family for various special occasions, including Princess Charlotte's christening.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Archie’s christening, included both of Diana’s sisters.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
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Mackenzie Schmidt, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
The New York Giants' season has been filled with highs and lows — from the christening of rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, to the season-ending injury of promising rookie running back Cam Skattebo.
—Anne Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
One of the estate's features includes St Mary Magdalene Church, a medieval church used by the royal family for various special occasions, including Princess Charlotte's christening.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Archie’s christening, included both of Diana’s sisters.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for christening
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“Christening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/christening. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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