godparent

noun

god·par·ent ˈgäd-ˌper-ənt

also ˈgȯd-

: a sponsor at baptism

Example Sentences

My aunt and uncle are also my godparents.

Recent Examples on the Web In July 2017, the proud godparent shared a video of Wilder and brother Rocco giving him an adorable message. —

Brooke Showell, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2023 In April 2021, Tyler documented an adorable moment between Lula and Sailor with their godparent, David Beckham. —

Georgia Slater, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2023 Her fairy godparent is played by Billy Porter in a bedazzled collar that rivals his red carpet appearances. —

Bethy Squires, Vulture, 1 July 2021 Depp, a godparent to the couple's children, was often caught in the middle of Burton and Bonham Carter's creative spats on set. —

Emily Krauser, Peoplemag, 28 Nov. 2022 PlantMom, these succulent pots are the best godparent gift. —

Annie O'sullivan, Woman's Day, 1 Dec. 2022 Brooke is the daughter of one of the late queen's former ladies-in-waiting, Lady Susan Hussey, who was with Queen Elizabeth for six decades and is also a godparent to Prince William, the Prince of Wales. —

Maria Puente, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2022 The role of godparent is sometimes tenuous, as relationships wax and wane over the years. —

Amy Dickinson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2022 The role of godparent is sometimes tenuous, as relationships wax and wane over the years. —

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