godsend

noun god·send \ ˈgäd-ˌsend also ˈgȯd- \

Updated on: 20 Apr 2018

Definition of godsend

: a desirable or needed thing or event that comes unexpectedly

The widespread rain was a godsend for farmers.

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

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While many users see it as a godsend, some theater owners and studio executives worry that MoviePass will hurt the industry.

— ryan faughnder, latimes.com, "MoviePass, the $9.95-a-month cinema subscription service, could shake up the film industry — if it survives long enough," 14 Apr. 2018
The donations were a godsend, Kristin Keating said.

— daniel burke, CNN, "Seeing the Pope help strangers made me tear up. Later I learned why.," 6 Apr. 2018
The treatment program has been a godsend for Swartz, who lives with other women and their children at the Downtown facility while gaining the skills needed to live independently and drug-free.

— maureen c. gilmer, Indianapolis Star, "Addicted to heroin, young mom begged hospital to help her and her baby girl," 5 Apr. 2018
The early positive reviews from diners were a godsend for getting the word out about his new place.

— neil swidey, BostonGlobe.com, "The right way to complain when a business does you wrong," 3 Apr. 2018
Point and click Integrated into a VR headset, Tobii’s eye-tracking technology is a godsend.

— hayden dingman, PCWorld, "Tobii's eye-tracking tech is niche on PCs, but makes virtual reality feel like magic," 30 Mar. 2018
Let’s face it: Amazon Prime’s free two-day shipping is a godsend.

— meghan overdeep, Southern Living, "The Truth About Amazon Prime’s Free Two-Day Delivery," 29 Mar. 2018
Go Hands-Free For men and women truly on the go, consider this season’s necklace pouchettes and belt bags a godsend.

— steff yotka, Vogue, "The Best Accessories of 2018 Are Larger Than Life," 22 Mar. 2018
That is a godsend in a country where the minimum monthly wage is less than $2 at that rate - and would be swallowed up by two boxes of eggs or a small tin of powdered milk.

— zoe thompson, Houston Chronicle, "Guest Column: Disruption an opportunity for HR professionals," 22 Mar. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of godsend

back-formation from god-sent

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Definition of godsend for English Language Learners

: something that provides great and usually unexpected help when it is needed
: a very helpful person

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noun god·send \ ˈgäd-ˌsend \

Definition of godsend for Students

: some badly needed thing that comes unexpectedly

The new job was a godsend.

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