godsend

noun

god·​send ˈgäd-ˌsend 

 also  ˈgȯd-

: a desirable or needed thing or event that comes unexpectedly

The widespread rain was a godsend for farmers.

Synonyms

• benediction
• benefit
• blessing
• boon
• felicity
• good
• manna
• windfall

Examples of godsend in a Sentence

that holiday bonus has proved to be a godsend for my bills

Recent Examples on the Web

Nylon and lyocell are moisture-wicking, which can be a godsend for sweaty sleepers. —Jamie Ballard, Allure, 18 Apr. 2025

Landing a rotation player on a minimum contract is a godsend for teams like the Sixers with three max contracts on their books. —Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025

In one way, the 2025 Blue Grass Stakes short 7-horse field is a godsend in that this race mops up — but only sort-of — the questions raised by some of the other big hundred-point preps. —Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025

This is a godsend for big entertainers, anyone with pets, children, or the sort of individual who forgoes plates at any opportunity. —Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 27 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from god-sent

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for godsend

• amend
• append
• ascend
• attend
• backend
• befriend
• boyfriend
• commend
• compend
• contend
• defend
• depend

Kids Definition

godsend

noun

god·​send -ˌsend 

: a desirable or needed thing or event that comes unexpectedly