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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Speaking during the christening ceremony for the National Security Multi-Mission Vessel Lone Star State, Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought announced the Golden Defender project. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026

Her cousin Prince Harry (who’s long been close to mom Zara) is reportedly Lena’s godfather, and attended her christening with wife Meghan Markle in 2019, per People. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 13 July 2026

The young family, who’ve chosen this new, secular tradition instead of a christening to welcome their child to the world, are there a day before the ceremony to meet up with core family members. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026

The christening cruise sailed from Rome to Rome, with stops in Naples; Valletta, Malta; and Ajaccio, France in between. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for christening

• glistening
• listening

Kids Definition

christening

noun

: the ceremony of baptizing and naming a child