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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The celebrity power couple will join a long list of A-listers who have served as godparents for the cruise line in the past, including Princess Diana, Audrey Hepburn and Sophia Loren. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025 Her mother would visit the godparents’ shop and was treated to a bunch of free dresses, while little Oslyn made her way through the rows, rubbing those pretty dresses against her face. Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025 Cruise ship godparents participate in a ceremony to officially name the ship. Nathan Diller, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025 Kurtz’s historic night came with his parents and godparents watching on from the stands at Daikin Park. Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 26 July 2025 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Godparent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/godparent. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

godparent

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

More from Merriam-Webster on godparent

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!