Godspeed

[ god-speed ]

noun

1. good fortune; success (used as a wish to a person starting on a journey, a new venture, etc.).

Godspeed

/ ˈɡɒdˈspiːd /

interjection

1. an expression of one's good wishes for a person's success and safety

Word History and Origins

Origin of Godspeed¹

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English, in the phrase God spede “may God prosper (you)”; God, speed

Word History and Origins

Origin of Godspeed¹

C15: from God spede may God prosper (you)

Example Sentences

As we came on board we saw our ambassador, Mr. Van Dyke, tell some of his friends goodbye and wish them Godspeed.

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It is heartbreaking to see them die here like dogs, with no one to say Godspeed.

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A shoe store was hunted up before we proceeded to Shakopee, having first bidden a Godspeed to our friends, Mr. and Mrs. Moore.

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Heaven will surely guide and protect its faithful knights, and his lady bids him Godspeed, though with tearful eyes.

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Albert: Mother, you are a Southern woman; you ought to bid me godspeed.

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