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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William stole the show at Harry's christening at Windsor Castle in December 1984, where his royal family, including his grandmother Queen Elizabeth and grandfather Prince Philip, looked on.
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Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
She was only seen once in public in December, at the christening of her granddaughter, and has not appeared in public since.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Apr. 2026
Some decorate the village hall for a christening or birthday.
—NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
Middleton accessorized her look with a simple diamond cross pendant and a pair of gold and pearl Cassandra Goat earrings, first spotted in 2018 at little Louis’ christening.
—Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026
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Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
She was only seen once in public in December, at the christening of her granddaughter, and has not appeared in public since.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Apr. 2026
Some decorate the village hall for a christening or birthday.
—NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
Middleton accessorized her look with a simple diamond cross pendant and a pair of gold and pearl Cassandra Goat earrings, first spotted in 2018 at little Louis’ christening.
—Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026
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 13 Apr. 2026.
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