godmother

noun

god·​moth·​er ˈgäd-ˌmə-t͟hər How to pronounce godmother (audio)
: a woman who sponsors a person at baptism

Examples of godmother in a Sentence

Her aunt is also her godmother.
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One of the key figures in this support system is her godmother, Mary, who could be called the ringleader of the group. Jordan Greene, People.com, 9 May 2025 Moms Mabley Born Loretta Mary Aiken in 1897, Moms Mabley was the godmother of stand-up comedy for Black women. Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Apr. 2025 After Kitty left, Bessie, who almost certainly was the godmother of some sort of London crime mob, replaced her. Dina Gachman, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025 Also awaiting word was Massiel Cuevas, godmother of 22-year-old Darlenys Batista. Danica Coto, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for godmother

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First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of godmother was before the 12th century

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“Godmother.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/godmother. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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godmother

noun
god·​moth·​er ˈgäd-ˌmət͟h-ər How to pronounce godmother (audio)
 also  ˈgȯd-
: a female sponsor at baptism

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