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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Vincent and Josephine were supported by their godparents on their special day, with Prince Vincent's godfather King Felipe of Spain and Princess Josephine's godmother and aunt Princess Marie both attending the ceremony. Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026 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 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 24 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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