godmother

noun

god·​moth·​er ˈgäd-ˌmə-t͟hər 

: 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

Miley Cyrus paid an emotional tribute to her late godmother, Dolly Parton, during a performance at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

As the pop star’s godmother, Parton has been close with Cyrus her entire life. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2026

Then, after his daughter Miley was born in 1992, Cyrus asked Parton to be her godmother. — Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026

The Grammy winner’s label said the album signals a new chapter in which Miley (no last name) will honor the influence of her godmother, Dolly Parton. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing godmother

• fairy godmother

Rhymes for godmother

• another
• grandmother
• stepbrother
• stepmother
• brother
• mother
• nother
• other
• smother
• souther

Kids Definition

godmother

noun

god·​moth·​er ˈgäd-ˌmət͟h-ər 

also ˈgȯd-

: a female sponsor at baptism