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

“Godspeed, sweet Jimmy. My heart is torn but full of love for Evy, Christian, Anthony & Jimmy Jr,” she tweeted.

From Los Angeles Times

“Godspeed, Odysseus. Now let’s go make history,” said Trent Martin, vice president of space systems.

From Seattle Times

One user referred to the grand jurors' names as a "hit list," prompting another user to reply with, "Based. Godspeed anons, you have all the long range rifles in the world."

From Salon

He was, de facto, the last of the great Harold Bloom-anointed White Cisgender Male Authors, and no small number of critics and academics, I suspect, are now quietly wishing that era Godspeed.

From Los Angeles Times

"If I ever get fired and have some time – and can leave – I will be there with you. But in the meantime, Godspeed, we are thinking of you and cheering you on."

From Salon

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