plural godsends
1
: something that provides great and usually unexpected help when it is needed
—usually singular
The treatment is a godsend for people who suffer from this condition.
2
: a very helpful person
—usually singular
I didn't want to hire her but she's turned out to be a real godsend.
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“Godsend.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/godsend. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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