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 of godsend

• boon
• benefit
• blessing

Examples of godsend in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Advocates say these programs are a solution to the college affordability crisis and a godsend for non-traditional students like Sims. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026

This boot’s shaft circumference is a godsend for women with wider-than-average calves, doing away with that constricting feeling once and for all. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 July 2026

That’s a godsend to those who have tried with robot vacuums before and found the little things give up at the slightest bump. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026

Likewise, rosehip oil comes packed with retinoid precursor vitamin A, and jojoba oil is a godsend for plumping up mature skin. — Rachel Nussbaum, InStyle, 23 June 2026

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