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

That means the Dodgers will get five days off next week to prepare for their playoff opener, a godsend for a bruised and bloodied team that has stumbled to the finish of the regular season. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Like a godsend Gregoria appears at a jog, her ring of keys chiming. — Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026

That’s a godsend and makes Los Angeles traffic jams almost tolerable. — Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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

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