godmother

noun

god·moth·er | \ ˈgäd-ˌmə-t͟hər

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Definition of godmother

: a woman who sponsors a person at baptism

Examples of godmother in a Sentence

Her aunt is also her godmother.

Recent Examples on the Web No big deal that the original is by her godmother, Dolly Parton. — Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, "Disney and Nickelodeon Stars Gone Pop: A Ranking," 25 Jan. 2021 In a tradition of celebrity disappearances that extends from pilot Amelia Earhart to union boss Jimmy Hoffa, O'Hair, largely regarded as the godmother of American atheism, simply dropped off the radar screen. — John Maccormack, San Antonio Express-News, "11 captivating South Texas tales," 8 Dec. 2020 With my face completely covered, my godmother wiped my eyes with her handkerchief. — Nick Martin, The New Republic, "John McCain’s Apache Land Grab Is Finally Happening," 15 Jan. 2021 Jones decided to make Obrock a godmother for Zamyrah as a way to thank her for all her support. — Kelsie Smith, CNN, "A woman who gave birth while intubated due to Covid-19 names her ICU nurse as the baby's godmother," 5 Jan. 2021 Marjory's godmother ultimately agreed to house her again. — Camilo Montoya-galvez, CBS News, "A girl came to the U.S. border with reports of sexual abuse. ICE expelled her, citing COVID-19," 3 Dec. 2020 When Bonetta died—likely of tuberculosis—in 1880 at the age of 37, the queen comforted her namesake at Osborne; per the Times’ David Sanderson, Victoria, who also served as the younger Victoria’s godmother, later paid for her education. — Isis Davis-marks, Smithsonian Magazine, "The Little-Known Story of Queen Victoria’s Black Goddaughter," 8 Oct. 2020 Loved ones said Mansfield herself was like a mother to her nieces and nephews and a godmother to at least 10 children. — Rebecca Lurye, courant.com, "New street signs to bear names of a former Hartford shelter director and a South End woman who loved to give," 3 Dec. 2020 Bartholomew would also go on to become Prince Harry's godmother, and has remained close with her godson over the years; she was seen attending his wedding to Meghan Markle in May of 2018. — Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, "Princess Diana's Friends and Flatmates "Screamed and Howled" When They Found Out She was Engaged," 16 Nov. 2020

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“Godmother.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/godmother. Accessed 25 Feb. 2021.

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godmother

noun

English Language Learners Definition of godmother

: a woman who is a godparent

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godmother

noun

god·moth·er | \ ˈgäd-ˌmə-t͟hər

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Kids Definition of godmother

: a girl or woman who is a sponsor for someone at baptism

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