godparent

noun

god·​par·​ent ˈgäd-ˌper-ənt How to pronounce godparent (audio)
also ˈgȯd-
: a sponsor at baptism

Examples of godparent in a Sentence

My aunt and uncle are also my godparents.
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For context, my cousin and her husband recently moved to Panama, and two of my daughter’s godparents are moving to Portugal in a couple of months. Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026 Curtis and Guest also share another daughter, Ruby, Curtis also tearfully revealed that Annie gave birth a week after the death of her godparents, Rob and Michele Reiner. Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026 Curtis revealed that Annie, who welcomed her baby boy with husband Jason Wolf in December, was able to take the grief and sadness of losing her godparents and birth as a new beginning. Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026 In fact, the godparents of Oceania Allura, which debuted last summer, is a group of six acclaimed chefs. Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for godparent

Word History

First Known Use

1693, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of godparent was in 1693

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“Godparent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/godparent. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.

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godparent

noun
god·​par·​ent -ˌpar-ənt How to pronounce godparent (audio)
-ˌper-
: a sponsor at baptism

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